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ImageToBeads vs Loomgrain

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ImageToBeads compared with Loomgrain
DetailImageToBeads logo ImageToBeadsLoomgrain logo Loomgrain
What it doesFree Perler bead pattern maker that converts photos into editable bead patterns Version control for creative work
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free: 5 projects and 2 GB of storage. Creator: $12 a month with 200 GB storage and unlimited projects. Pro: $24 a month with 500 GB storage. Team: $20 a month per person with 500 GB per person. Business: $35 a month per person with 1 TB per person. Paying yearly gets 2 months free on every paid plan
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
  • Version tracking that keeps all iterations in order with the latest on top
  • Approval system tied to specific versions
  • Comments and feedback on each version
  • Size variants that track when they're out of date
  • Share links with customizable permissions for non-account holders
  • Team collaboration with @mentions and discussions
  • Import from Dropbox, Google Drive, or local computer
  • Support for 60+ file formats including PSDs, video, 3D models and RAW photos
  • Collections and search functionality
  • Original files kept at full size in all plans
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
  • Never trains AI on your work and has no ads or cross-site tracking
  • Your work is always yours and remains accessible even if you stop paying
  • Built for individual creators first, teams can join later
  • Works alongside existing tools like Photoshop, Figma and Premiere without requiring changes to workflow
  • Automatically groups related files and understands which versions belong together
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)2218
Referring domains (Majestic)182

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