Convert photos into printable bead patterns, pixel art grids, and Minecraft block plans
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Pricing model
Freemium
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Pricing
Free: $0 with 5 4K exports per month and 3 saved palettes. Pro: $39 for 12 months with unlimited 4K exports and 50 saved palettes, one-time payment. Week Pass: $9 for 7 days with unlimited 4K exports, one-time payment.
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Key features
Three gradient styles: blobs, stripes, and clouds
Real grain rendering at export resolution
Pixel and dither finishes
4K JPEG export with no watermark
Color, blur, contrast and saturation controls
Palette saving and reuse
MCP server integration for coding agents
Free and unmetered previews in MCP clients
Commercial use on all plans
Figma integration via export and background image
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
Grain is rendered into the image at full resolution, not pasted on top, so it survives JPEG compression, scaling and print
Preview matches the 4K export exactly; what you tune on a laptop is what lands on the monitor
Pay once, never auto-renews; no subscription required
Free tier is genuinely useful with 5 full-resolution 4K exports monthly
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
Gradients Studio
PixelBeads