A native Mac editor for text, CSVs, and data files
Convert photos into printable bead patterns, pixel art grids, and Minecraft block plans
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
Photo to bead pattern conversion with color optimization
Customizable grid sizes from 20×20 to 128×128
Multiple bead palettes: MARD and COCO
Pattern Editor for replacing colors and painting cells
Exact bead counts in downloadable patterns
Cloud save with optional Google or email sign-in
Pixel art grid converter and editor
Minecraft block plan converter
Community pattern gallery with moderation
Printable PNG and PDF exports
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
No sign-up required to start converting patterns instantly
Beginner-friendly with easy mode and extensive guides
Images processed only for conversion and not permanently stored
Support for multiple bead brands and palettes
Comprehensive tutorials and ironing guides for crafters
Caxton
PixelBeads