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ImageToBeads vs QRGlo

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ImageToBeads compared with QRGlo
DetailImageToBeads logo ImageToBeadsQRGlo logo QRGlo
What it doesFree Perler bead pattern maker that converts photos into editable bead patterns Free QR code generator with customizable design, no sign-up required for static codes
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Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free: unlimited static QR codes and 3 editable codes with scan stats. Pro monthly $9.9/month, Pro quarterly $21.9/quarter ($7.30 a month, save 26%), Pro yearly $64.9/year ($5.41 a month, save 45%). Pro includes unlimited editable codes, full analytics, AI art up to 100 per day, custom domains, team
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
  • Dynamic QR codes that can be edited after printing without reprinting
  • Scan analytics showing time, location, device, browser, and language data
  • AI-generated artistic QR codes with custom scenes and styles
  • 50+ QR code types for Wi-Fi, menus, contact cards, social profiles, payments and more
  • Customizable design with 22 dot shapes, 117 corner combinations, and logo support
  • Multiple download formats: PNG, JPG, WebP, SVG, PDF, EPS up to 4096 px
  • Static codes with no account, no watermark, and no expiration
  • Smart routing rules to send scans to different destinations by country, device, time
  • Team workspaces with roles and API access for Pro users
  • Custom domains for branded short links on Pro plan
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
  • No sign-up required for static QR codes with unlimited free generation
  • Codes remain functional even after cancellation or hitting limits
  • AI art generation that paints custom designs with QR codes woven inside
  • Scan-checking before download ensures functionality at all sizes and distances
  • Free editable codes with full analytics included in free account tier
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)2213
Referring domains (Majestic)181

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