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ImageToBeads vs IconVault

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ImageToBeads compared with IconVault
DetailImageToBeads logo ImageToBeadsIconVault logo IconVault
What it doesFree Perler bead pattern maker that converts photos into editable bead patterns Search, preview and export open-source icons and free online tools in one place
StageNot given Startup
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Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free plan: search and single-icon copy unlimited, 5 free runs per tool per day, 7 bulk downloads total, 20+ tools free unlimited. Pro Lifetime: $19 one-time payment for first 100 members, includes unlimited tool runs, unlimited downloads, bulk exports, design tokens and API access with 50,000 monthl
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
  • Search 421,020 icons from 239 open-source sets
  • Preview icons at real size with recoloring
  • Design tokens and CSS variable export
  • REST API and CLI for icon access
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
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)8 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)100
Citation Flow (Majestic)2216
Referring domains (Majestic)183

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