Transform your handwriting and calligraphy into fully functional vector fonts
Free Perler bead pattern maker that converts photos into editable bead patterns
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Pricing model
Freemium
Free
Pricing
Free: create one handwriting font forever with no card required. Pro Font: $5.99 per font once to unlock full character set and commercial licence. Font packs: Pro Font ×3 for $14.99 ($5.00 per font), Pro Font ×5 for $19.99 ($4.00 per font). Studio: $8.99 per month for unlimited Pro font unlocks, or
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Key features
Draw letters with mouse, finger or stylus with pressure and palm rejection support
Adjustable pen, marker and fountain-nib brushes for different lettering styles
Tune spacing before and after each character plus global letter spacing
Real vector OTF and TTF export files
Save up to three versions of each letter with automatic randomization
Create custom ligatures and built-in ligatures
Smoothing to clean up shaky strokes without a tablet
Cloud sync and version history on Studio plan
Cross-device progress saving and syncing
Preview fonts with custom text and see missing characters
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
Complete ownership of fonts you create with no borrowed outlines or templates
Works with mouse, trackpad or stylus thanks to adjustable smoothing
Free forever option for personal use with no credit card required
Commercial licence included with Pro fonts and Studio
Download draft fonts before completing all 52 letters
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
HandFonty
ImageToBeads