Turn photos into stitchable cross stitch and needlepoint patterns
Free Perler bead pattern maker that converts photos into editable bead patterns
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US
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Pricing model
Freemium
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Pricing
Free plan includes full editor, photo-to-pattern conversion, DMC and Anchor thread matching, and one saved design up to 100 x 100 stitches. Pro: $15/month billed monthly or $10/month billed yearly ($120/year).
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Key features
Photo-to-pattern conversion that creates gridded cross stitch charts
Color matching across 49 real thread libraries including DMC, Anchor, Madeira, and Cosmo
Exact stitch and skein counts for every color
Print-ready PDF charts with named-thread legend and symbol grids
Hand-editing tools including magic wand select, text, shapes, and fill
Supports both cross stitch and needlepoint on various fabric counts and canvas meshes
Works in web browser on Mac, Windows, Chromebook, and iPad with no installation
Skeins calculator and progress tracking in Pro plan
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
Color-matched to 49 real thread brands you can actually buy
Exact stitch counts prevent running out of thread mid-project
Print-ready PDF charts made for the armchair, not the screen
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
Threaded
ImageToBeads