Printable activity

Connect the Dots Generator

Turn a shape, a doodle or a traced photo into a numbered dot-to-dot worksheet. Pick how many dots, tweak the look and print it or download a PNG with an answer key.

Runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to any server.

Why make your own dot-to-dot

Any picture you like

Start from a shape, draw something your child loves, or trace a favourite photo.

Right level for every age

Use 10 big dots for toddlers or 150 small ones for a real challenge.

Print in seconds

Download an A4 or Letter worksheet with a matching answer key.

How to make a connect-the-dots puzzle

  1. Choose the outlinePick a ready-made shape, draw freehand, or place dots in order over an uploaded photo.
  2. Tune the puzzleSet the number of dots, dot and number size, start number and title.
  3. Print or saveDownload the worksheet PNG and answer key, or print straight from your browser.

How dots are placed

For shapes and freehand drawings, the outline is measured along its full length and dots are spaced at equal distances, so even a quick doodle turns into a neat, evenly numbered puzzle. Numbers are pushed outward from the centre of the drawing so they sit beside the dots rather than on the line. The first dot is shown in green to help young children find where to begin.

Place dots mode gives you full control: upload a photo, then tap around the outline in order. The photo is drawn faintly as a guide while you work but is never printed, and nothing is uploaded anywhere.

Ages 3 to 5

10 to 20 dots, large dots and numbers, with the faint outline on.

Ages 6 to 8

25 to 60 dots with medium numbers.

Older kids

80 to 150 dots, or start counting from 50 to practise bigger numbers.

Connect the dots FAQ

Can I trace a photo?

Yes. Choose Place dots, upload a photo and tap around its outline in order. The photo is only a guide and is not printed.

How do I make it easier for young children?

Use fewer dots, increase the dot and number size and turn on the faint outline.

Can numbers start from something other than 1?

Yes. Set Start at to any number, for example 10 or 100, for counting practice.

What size is the download?

A4 is 1240 x 1754 pixels and Letter is 1275 x 1650, which print sharply at about 150 dpi.

Is my photo uploaded?

No. Everything happens in your browser.

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