Normal Map Generator vs PixelBeads

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Normal Map Generator compared with PixelBeads
Detail	Normal Map Generator	PixelBeads
What it does	Create professional texture maps from images in your browser	Convert photos into printable bead patterns, pixel art grids, and Minecraft block plans
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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	Photo to bead pattern conversion with color optimization Customizable grid sizes from 20×20 to 128×128 Multiple bead palettes: MARD and COCO Pattern Editor for replacing colors and painting cells Exact bead counts in downloadable patterns Cloud save with optional Google or email sign-in Pixel art grid converter and editor Minecraft block plan converter Community pattern gallery with moderation Printable PNG and PDF exports
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	No sign-up required to start converting patterns instantly Beginner-friendly with easy mode and extensive guides Images processed only for conversion and not permanently stored Support for multiple bead brands and palettes Comprehensive tutorials and ironing guides for crafters
Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	2 +1 (up) since last check	39 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	6	5
Citation Flow (Majestic)	20	28
Referring domains (Majestic)	16	130

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