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ImageToBeads vs Image Color Picker

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ImageToBeads compared with Image Color Picker
DetailImageToBeads logo ImageToBeadsImage Color Picker logo Image Color Picker
What it doesFree Perler bead pattern maker that converts photos into editable bead patterns Free browser-based tool to extract HEX, RGB, and HSL color codes from any image pixel
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Pricing modelFree Free
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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
  • Click or tap any pixel to read its exact color code
  • Get HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK, and OKLCH values with one-click copy
  • Extract dominant colors from an image as a palette
  • No server upload – image processing happens entirely in your browser
  • Match colors to traditional Chinese and Japanese color names
  • Save color history in your browser on this device
  • Works on mobile with touch and on-screen keyboard
  • Export palettes as CSS variables, Tailwind, or JSON
  • Support for JPG, PNG, and WebP image formats with drag-and-drop upload
  • Use arrow keys to nudge the cursor and fine-tune pixel selection
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
  • Entirely browser-based with no sign-up required
  • Links picked colors to centuries-old traditional Chinese and Japanese palettes
  • Displays multiple color formats (HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK, OKLCH) for every pixel
  • Image never leaves your browser – all processing is client-side
  • Supports palette export in multiple formats for developers and designers
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)8 +1 (up) since last check2 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)101
Citation Flow (Majestic)2219
Referring domains (Majestic)188

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