A native Mac editor for text, CSVs, and data files
Free Perler bead pattern maker that converts photos into editable bead patterns
Stage
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Founded
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Based in
US
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Pricing model
Freemium
Free
Pricing
Caxton Free (free forever); Caxton Pro monthly at $9.99 USD, annual at $99.99 USD, or lifetime at $179.99 USD. Team pricing starts at $79 to $99.99 USD per seat per year.
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Key features
Text editing with memory-mapped files for large documents
CSV and TSV table editing with column transforms
Column transformations and data type preservation
CSV validation with structural and data rules
File comparison without copying data
Extract matches and columns to new documents
Local processing with no cloud uploads or telemetry
Upload photos and illustrations in JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, and HEIC formats
Support for multiple bead brands including Perler, Hama, MARD, Artkal, and Nabbi
Crop and select specific parts of images
Merge rare colors and clean isolated cells
Local draft auto-save with one recoverable draft per device
Export complete PNG with grid, color legend, and bead quantities
Optional color codes in exported patterns
Manual editing tools and undo functionality
No account required for core functionality
Mobile-friendly workspace
What makes it different
Opens files directly from disk without importing or uploading, preserving data exactly as stored
Combines text editor, CSV table editor, and log viewer in one native Mac application
Handles multi-gigabyte files with consistent performance and one-millisecond keystroke latency
Preserves leading zeros, long IDs, and data types exactly as stored in the file
All files stay local to your Mac with no cloud processing, telemetry, or vendor lock-in
Maps images to actual bead palettes rather than just reducing resolution
Automatic bead counting and material quantification
Uses real bead color references from manufacturers
All image processing happens locally in the browser with no upload
Practical pattern creation with editing tools for buildability
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ImageToBeads