Building a tier list
A short guide to ranking with tiers — what the letters mean, how to add and drag items, and how to export your finished list as an image.
Open the Tier List Maker →What this tool does
The Tier List Maker lets you rank anything from S down to D. Add items as text or images, drag them from the unranked pool into the tiers, rename and recolour rows, add or remove tiers, and download the result as a PNG to share. It all runs in your browser.
What the tiers mean
Tier lists borrow the S, A, B, C, D grading scale, where S is a bonus rank above A — short for "superb" or "special" — and the letters descend from there. The ranks are just labels, though: rename them to whatever suits, from "Love it / Hate it" to "Must-play / Skip".
How to use it
- Open the Tier List Maker.
- Add items: type a label and press Add, or use Add images for pictures.
- Drag items from the unranked pool into the tiers — with a mouse or your finger.
- Rename a tier by typing in its coloured label; change its colour with the swatch.
- Add or remove tiers as needed, then click Download PNG to save your list.
Tips for a good tier list
- Decide your criteria first — "fun", "value", "power" — so placements stay consistent.
- Keep S small; reserve it for genuine standouts or it loses meaning.
- Use images for games, characters or logos; they read faster than text.
- Rename tiers to match your topic when S–D doesn't fit.
Your images stay private
Images you add are read locally with your browser and rendered on your device. Nothing — not the images, not the layout, not the export — is ever uploaded.
FAQ
What do the S, A, B, C, D tiers mean?
They rank from best to worst, with S as a top tier above A. You can rename them freely.
Can I use my own images?
Yes — add images and drag them into tiers; they're handled locally and never uploaded.
Is anything uploaded?
No — it all runs in your browser.
Ready to try it? Open the Tier List Maker →