Free Perler bead pattern maker that converts photos into editable bead patterns
Book formatting software for self-publishers
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One-time purchase price to be announced before launch. Without a license, the software works with basic features indefinitely but exports carry a watermark.
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
Supports Windows, macOS and Linux
Accepts Word and Markdown manuscripts
Generates print-ready PDF for KDP and IngramSpark
Creates EPUB 3 for ebook stores
Automatic layout of running heads and chapter openers
Professional typography with correct quotation marks and dashes
German language typography support
Works offline without requiring an account
Custom theme saving in licensed 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
Runs natively on Windows, macOS and Linux while the best-known alternative only runs on Mac
Professional typography handling for both English and German
Offline desktop app with no account or cloud dependency required
One-time purchase model instead of subscription
Includes free tools for KDP formatting and quote/dash fixing
ImageToBeads
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