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ImageToBeads vs QR Promise

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ImageToBeads compared with QR Promise
DetailImageToBeads logo ImageToBeadsQR Promise logo QR Promise
What it doesFree Perler bead pattern maker that converts photos into editable bead patterns QR codes that keep working forever
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given US
Pricing modelFree Free trial
PricingNot given Pro: $3/mo after 7-day free trial (card required)
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
  • Static QR generator for URLs, text, WiFi, vCard, email, SMS
  • PNG and SVG downloads
  • Dynamic codes with scan analytics by day, country, and device class
  • Code Health Monitor alerts for broken destination URLs
  • Migrate deactivated competitor codes
  • One-click subscription cancellation
  • Customizable colors and optional logo
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
  • Static codes generated in your browser never route through servers and keep working forever after cancellation
  • Code Health Monitor checks if printed code destinations go down and emails you to fix the link without reprinting
  • Affordable pricing with no server-side kill switch on static codes after cancellation
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)220
Referring domains (Majestic)180

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