Bracket Maker
This bracket maker builds a bracket for a tournament or a social media vote, from 2 to 64 entries.
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How it works
- Type your entries, one per line, and add a picture to any entry if you like.
- Choose random or manual seeding, then make the bracket.
- Click the winner of each matchup. Your progress is saved in this browser.
- Download the bracket as a PNG or PDF, and Story images for each round.
Questions and answers
How do I run a bracket on Instagram Stories?
Make your bracket, then download the Story images for the current round. Post one image per matchup and add a poll sticker in the empty band across the middle. When the polls close, click the winners here and download the images for the next round.
How do byes work?
A bracket needs 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 or 64 spots. When you have a number in between, the bracket grows to the next size and some first-round spots stay empty. Those are byes. They go to the top seeds, who move straight to the second round. With 12 entries, seeds 1 to 4 get a bye.
Can I print a blank bracket?
Yes. Open the Blank bracket tab, choose 4, 8, 16, 32 or 64 slots, and download a PDF on Letter or A4 paper in landscape. A 64-slot bracket prints on two pages, so the lines are big enough to write on.
How many entries can a bracket have?
From 2 to 64. Each entry can have a picture (PNG, JPEG, WebP or GIF, up to 2 MB). Pictures are made smaller and stay in your browser.
How do I make "this or that" Story templates?
Use the this or that template maker. Type one pair per line, like "Coffee | Tea", choose a style, and download one Story image per pair.