Normal Map Generator vs ImageToBeads

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Normal Map Generator compared with ImageToBeads
Detail	Normal Map Generator	ImageToBeads
What it does	Create professional texture maps from images in your browser	Free Perler bead pattern maker that converts photos into editable bead patterns
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Pricing model	Freemium	Free
Pricing	Free plan: up to 5 MB per image, one image at a time, 8-bit PNG downloads. NormalMap Pro: $19 USD one-time payment; up to 50 MB per image, batch processing up to 1000 images, 16-bit grayscale PNG for height maps.	Not given
Key features	Normal map generation from images Displacement, ambient occlusion, and specular map creation 2D and 3D preview Adjustable parameters: Strength, Level, Blur/Sharp Invert X, Y, and Height controls Sobel vs Scharr algorithm selection Source-size PNG export Batch processing up to 1000 images (Pro) 16-bit height map output (Pro) Local image processing with no server uploads	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
What makes it different	All processing happens in your browser, source images stay private Create four complementary texture maps from a single image Real-time 3D preview with adjustable lighting and rotation No account required for free generation One-time Pro payment with no recurring fees	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
Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	2 +1 (up) since last check	8 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	6	10
Citation Flow (Majestic)	20	22
Referring domains (Majestic)	16	18

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