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ImageToBeads compared with GitHubCard
DetailImageToBeads logo ImageToBeadsGitHubCard logo GitHubCard
What it doesFree Perler bead pattern maker that converts photos into editable bead patterns Drag-and-drop GitHub profile README generator
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Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free for all core features. Pro Lifetime: $19 USD one-time payment for premium backgrounds, premium fonts, watermark-free exports, and 4x PNG exports.
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
  • 20+ draggable widgets including stats, heatmaps, streaks, and language cards
  • GitHub stats cards, contribution heatmaps, commit streaks, language and stack snapshots, top languages cards, top repositories, and star history
  • Real-time data from GitHub with automatic caching
  • SVG and PNG export
  • Canvas editor with drag-and-drop interface
  • Global theme settings for background and typography
  • Stable published links that never change
  • Sign in with GitHub to save and manage designs
  • Profile card and repository card types
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
  • Single link replaces multiple embeds and services in README files
  • Unified visual system keeps profile, repository, and stats pieces cohesive
  • Fewer dependencies and automatic updates reduce maintenance overhead
  • One canvas handles layout, data, and widgets instead of splitting across tools
  • One-time $19 payment with no subscription required
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)8 +1 (up) since last check4 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)104
Citation Flow (Majestic)2221
Referring domains (Majestic)1833

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