Turn any photo into a Perler bead pattern
Upload an image and get a printable bead chart with exact color codes, a bead count and a shopping list — in seconds, right in your browser.
Works with Perler, Hama & Artkal sizes · Photos never uploaded
Make a pattern right here
Drop a photo or tweak the example below — then hit ✎ Edit to fix pixels by hand. Nothing is uploaded.
Three steps to a finished kit
Upload a photo
Any JPG, PNG or GIF. Or start from a built-in template.
Tune the board
Pick a pegboard size, sampling quality and the colors you own.
Print & build
Get a gridded chart, exact color codes and a per-color bead count.
Built sharper than the old tools
Most bead generators just average pixels and snap to RGB. The details below are why patterns here look clean.
Dominant-color sampling
Each cell takes its strongest color, not a muddy average — edges stay crisp on logos and pixel art.
True-to-eye color match
Colors are matched in CIE Lab space with Delta-E, so the bead chosen is the one your eye would pick.
Floyd–Steinberg dithering
Optional error diffusion turns photo gradients (skies, skin) into smooth bead blends.
Smart background removal
A flood fill strips a connected backdrop while keeping same-colored detail inside the subject.
Use only beads you own
Switch off missing colors and the whole pattern re-maps to what is actually in your tub.
Bead count + shopping list
Per-color counts and quick buy links so you order the right beads once.
Built for real projects
Who reaches for this tool, and what it actually saves them.
Parents & teachers
Print a clean numbered grid a child can follow square by square — no guesswork, no wasted beads.
Crafters & hobbyists
Turn a real photo into accurate Perler colors with a bead count, so one trip to the craft store is enough.
Etsy sellers
Generate printable PDF charts and bead lists to package and sell, or to prototype products fast.
Real maker reviews will appear here as the community shares their work.
See what it makes
Real patterns straight from the generator — original, copyright-free designs. Open any to resize and recolor.
The whole tool is free
Every make/edit/print feature is free. Free exports have a small footer watermark; Pro removes it and adds batch export & cloud sync — launch price previewed below, not billable yet.
Free
$0 forever
Core features
- ✓Unlimited photo → pattern conversions
- ✓All color systems: Perler · Hama · Artkal
- ✓Custom palette & “colors I own”
- ✓Pixel editor, dithering, background removal
- ✓Boards up to 200×200
- ✓PNG & printable PDF + free pattern library
Free limits
- •Exports carry a small footer watermark
- •Save to this device only (no cloud)
Pro
Launch price$59/yr$29 /yr
≈ $2.42/mo · billed yearly
Everything in Free, plus
- ★Export without watermark
- ★Batch export many patterns at once
- ★Cloud sync + 500 saved projects
- ★Extra-large boards (beyond 200×200)
- ★Priority on new color systems & crafts
Lifetime
Best value$79$49 once
one-time — pay once, keep forever
All Pro features, paid once
- ★Export without watermark
- ★Batch export many patterns at once
- ★Cloud sync + 500 saved projects
- ★Extra-large boards (beyond 200×200)
- ★Priority on new color systems & crafts
Launch pricing shown as a preview — Pro is not billable yet. Join the waitlist to lock in the founding price when it opens.
Questions
Is the Perler bead pattern maker free?
Yes. Uploading a photo, generating the pattern, viewing the color list and printing are all free with no account.
Do you upload my photos?
No. All image processing runs locally in your browser using the Canvas API. Your photo never leaves your device.
Which beads are supported?
The launch palette is the standard Perler 5mm range. The engine is brand-agnostic, so Hama, Artkal and other palettes can be added as drop-in color sets.
Can I use only the bead colors I already own?
Yes. Open "Colors I own" and switch off any colors you do not have. The pattern is re-mapped to your available beads.