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PixelBeads compared with mask bridge
DetailPixelBeads logo PixelBeadsmask bridge logo mask bridge
What it doesConvert photos into printable bead patterns, pixel art grids, and Minecraft block plans Free, open-source plugin for Lightroom Classic that exports masks as PNG, TIFF or JPEG files
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Pricing modelFree Open source
PricingNot given Pay what you want, from €0
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
  • Export masks as PNG, TIFF or JPEG
  • Batch process multiple images and sequences
  • Local AI-powered object detection with RF-DETR
  • Standard and HD Fine Detail quality modes
  • Generate transparent PNG cutouts
  • Offline processing without internet or account
  • Matching filenames for images and masks
  • macOS and Windows support
  • MIT open-source license with source code on GitHub
  • Apple-signed and notarized builds
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
  • Exports masks as image files for use in 3D workflows, compositing and other tools outside Lightroom
  • Processes images locally on your computer with no internet or account required
  • Supports batch workflows for multi-view sequences used in photogrammetry and Gaussian splatting
  • Open source under MIT license with readable and modifiable code
  • Pay-what-you-want pricing with no license key required
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)39 −1 (down) since last check2 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)52
Citation Flow (Majestic)2814
Referring domains (Majestic)1304

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