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FlowViz vs ImageToBeads

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FlowViz compared with ImageToBeads
DetailFlowViz logo FlowVizImageToBeads logo ImageToBeads
What it doesFree live Mermaid diagram editor with no signup required Free Perler bead pattern maker that converts photos into editable bead patterns
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Pricing modelFree Free
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Key features
  • Live preview as you type
  • 21 diagram types including flowcharts, sequence, class, state, ER, Gantt, git graph, mindmap and timeline
  • Two-way editing for flowcharts
  • SVG and PNG export
  • Share diagrams as URLs with embedded diagram content
  • Built-in template picker and cheatsheet
  • No account or signup required
  • Works entirely in browser with local storage
  • Open Mermaid Live Editor links
  • Mermaid v11 syntax support
  • 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
  • No signup, paywall, or data collection required
  • Diagrams stay in your browser's local storage by default
  • Two-way editing that updates code when you edit the canvas
  • Live preview with no render button required
  • Clean SVG export for professional use in docs and slides
  • 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
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)10 −4 (down) since last check8 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)510
Citation Flow (Majestic)2722
Referring domains (Majestic)7618

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