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PixelBeads vs Embed Editor

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PixelBeads compared with Embed Editor
DetailPixelBeads logo PixelBeadsEmbed Editor logo Embed Editor
What it doesConvert photos into printable bead patterns, pixel art grids, and Minecraft block plans A photo editor for web apps that feels like the one on your iPhone
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Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free (with embededitor.com badge, includes crop, aspect ratio, zoom, focus, flip, rotate and straighten); Lite $49/year (same as Free, no badge, one person or company, unlimited projects); Full Personal $179/year (includes all tools, one person, one product of their own); Full $1,499/year (all tools
Key features
  • 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
  • Crop with aspect ratios (Free, 1:1, 1:2, 3:4, 9:16, 16:9, 4:3, 2:1)
  • Filters with adjustable intensity
  • Annotations (arrows, text, steps, rulers, shapes, magnifier)
  • Obfuscation (blur, pixelate, solid colour for hiding faces and text)
  • Watermark and signature
  • Handles large photos up to 48 MP without running out of memory
  • Supports HEIC from iPhone in all browsers
  • Edits save as reusable JSON state
  • Works with React, Vue, Angular, Svelte, Next.js and plain HTML/JavaScript
  • White label with custom colours and logo
What makes it different
  • 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
  • Feels and works like iPhone's built-in photo editor
  • No CSS to import; styles encapsulated in shadow root
  • Fully typed with IDE documentation for every prop
  • Edits reopen exactly as saved, still fully editable
  • No server calls; runs entirely in the browser with no licence checks
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)39 −1 (down) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)50
Citation Flow (Majestic)280
Referring domains (Majestic)1300

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