What is a stage plot?

A stage plot is a visual diagram showing the layout of musicians, equipment, and technical requirements on a performance stage. It is used by sound engineers, production managers, and venue staff to set up the stage correctly before a live show. Stage plots typically include instrument positions, monitor placements, microphone and DI requirements, AC power locations, and any special staging needs.

How do I create a stage plot online for free?

Stage Plot Pro lets you create professional stage plots for free directly in your web browser. Simply drag and drop equipment icons onto the stage canvas, arrange them to match your setup, add labels, and export as PDF or PNG. No download or account required to get started.

What should a stage plot include?

A complete stage plot should include: positions of all performers and instruments, monitor placements (wedges, IEMs, side fills), microphone and DI box positions, amplifier locations, AC power requirements, drum riser placement, keyboard and DJ setup positions, stagebox/snake locations, and an accompanying input list with channel numbers, source names, mic types, stand types, and phantom power requirements.

Can I export my stage plot as a PDF?

Yes! Stage Plot Pro lets you export your completed stage plot as a high-resolution PDF that's ready for printing or emailing to venues, sound engineers, and production managers. You can also export as PNG for quick digital sharing.

What is an input list for live sound?

An input list (also called a channel list or patch list) is a document that details every audio input channel for a live performance. It includes the channel number, source name, type of microphone or DI, stand type, phantom power requirement, and any special notes. Stage Plot Pro automatically generates an input list from your stage plot.

Stage Plot Pro — Free Online Stage Plot Maker, Designer & Generator

Best on desktop

Stage Plot Pro is built for precision drag-and-drop on a larger screen with a mouse or trackpad. The mobile experience is limited — we recommend opening this on a desktop or laptop.

You can still browse the app, but creating and editing plots is not optimized for touch yet.

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C cable tool • M measure tool

L lock • D duplicate • G group • Shift+G ungroup

R rotate CW • Shift+R rotate CCW

↑ / ↓ scale up/down

Del delete • Esc deselect / cancel tool

Enter commit cable / finish crop

Ctrl/Cmd+S save .plot • Ctrl/Cmd+Z undo • Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+Z redo

Ctrl/Cmd+C copy • Ctrl/Cmd+V paste • Ctrl/Cmd+A select all

Ctrl/Cmd + zoom in • Ctrl/Cmd - zoom out • Ctrl/Cmd 0 reset zoom

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