Free online cross stitch design tool — convert photos or design charts for cross stitch, needlepoint, diamond painting, crochet and fuse beads
Convert photos into printable bead patterns, pixel art grids, and Minecraft block plans
Stage
Startup
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Founded
2025
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Based in
AM
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Pricing model
Freemium
Free
Pricing
Free: Create and edit patterns, PNG exports. Unlock packs: $7.99 for 1 pattern, $12 for 5 patterns, $20 for 10 patterns (never expire). Personal Pass: $14.99 for 30 days, $59 for 1 year, $99 lifetime. Plus Pass: $24.99 for 30 days, $99 for 1 year, $149 lifetime.
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Key features
Convert photos to cross stitch patterns with real-time preview
FLOW Score to measure pattern stitchability
Support for 60+ embroidery floss brands including DMC, Anchor, Cosmo and Madeira
Text tool with 48 stitch-friendly fonts
One-click confetti cleanup to reduce scattered single stitches
Printable PDF export with symbols, thread legend and stitch counts
Full, half, quarter and backstitch support with French knots and beads
Multi-layer non-destructive editing with unlimited undo/redo
Progress tracker to mark stitches as you work
Desktop app for Mac and Windows with offline support
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
79% fewer confetti stitches than competing converters at default settings
Runs in browser on any device with no download required
One-time payments with no auto-renewing subscriptions
Made by one independent developer, not a company
Fair pricing adjusted by country using purchasing power parity
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
Stitchmate
PixelBeads