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StitchCraft vs ImageToBeads

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StitchCraft compared with ImageToBeads
DetailStitchCraft logo StitchCraftImageToBeads logo ImageToBeads
What it doesFree cross stitch pattern maker that converts photos into printable DMC charts Free Perler bead pattern maker that converts photos into editable bead patterns
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Pricing modelFreemium Free
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Key features
  • Photo-to-pattern conversion with unlimited free use
  • Authentic DMC thread color matching
  • Customizable stitch grid and Aida fabric sizes
  • Stitch preview before starting
  • PDF and PNG export with symbol chart and DMC legend
  • AI image generation and editing with credits
  • Private mode to keep patterns off public display
  • Commercial license included in all tiers
  • 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
  • Fixed 8 credits per AI run with transparent pricing
  • Combines photo conversion and AI generation in one tool
  • 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 votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)13 +1 (up) since last check8 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)810
Citation Flow (Majestic)2922
Referring domains (Majestic)7018

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