Free Perler bead pattern maker for photos and pixel art
A native macOS drawing app for quick sketches, screenshot markup, and AI-generated diagrams
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Free: $0 forever, includes all drawing tools, unlimited sketches in one folder, copy to clipboard as PNG, and auto-save with local-first storage. Pro: coming soon.
Key features
Convert photos and pixel art into editable bead patterns
Support for five bead brands with 648 colors total
Edit every bead individually with unlimited undo
Match colors to beads you own with My bead box
Generate bead counts and materials shopping lists
Print at true bead size with scale bars and coordinates
Multiple pattern sizes from 10 to 116 beads wide
Photo and pixel art conversion modes
Export printable PNG patterns with codes or symbols
Instant copy-to-clipboard as PNG
No accounts or setup required
Local-first storage with auto-save
Screenshot annotation with arrows, boxes, text, and freehand tools
AI diagram generation via Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code
Refine diagrams through chat
Paste screenshot from clipboard
Unlimited sketches in one folder
Native macOS performance
All drawing tools included in free version
What makes it different
Source photos never leave your browser
Completely free with no account required
Use only colors you actually own
Community-measured accurate color matching
Works entirely in your browser with no server processing
Zero-friction design: open, draw, and share in seconds with no setup or accounts
Local-first architecture: all sketches stay on your Mac, nothing leaves unless you ask
AI integration runs through your own subscription with no proxying of prompts
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