Free Perler bead pattern maker that converts photos into editable bead patterns
A native macOS drawing app for quick sketches, screenshot markup, and AI-generated diagrams
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Free: $0 forever, includes all drawing tools, unlimited sketches in one folder, copy to clipboard as PNG, and auto-save with local-first storage. Pro: coming soon.
Key features
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
Instant copy-to-clipboard as PNG
No accounts or setup required
Local-first storage with auto-save
Screenshot annotation with arrows, boxes, text, and freehand tools
AI diagram generation via Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code
Refine diagrams through chat
Paste screenshot from clipboard
Unlimited sketches in one folder
Native macOS performance
All drawing tools included in free version
What makes it different
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
Zero-friction design: open, draw, and share in seconds with no setup or accounts
Local-first architecture: all sketches stay on your Mac, nothing leaves unless you ask
AI integration runs through your own subscription with no proxying of prompts
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