Free Perler bead pattern maker that converts photos into editable bead patterns
Stage
Startup
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Founded
2026
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Based in
DE
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Pricing model
Freemium
Free
Pricing
Browser: Free. Native app for iPhone, iPad and Mac: €14.99/$12.99 at launch (regular €19.99/$19.99), one-time purchase across all three devices, no subscription.
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Key features
Fully offline with no server required
Real folders on disk and Markdown files
Automatic version history with restore
Sync via user's own cloud folder (iCloud, Dropbox)
Nested folders to any depth
Freehand drawing with pen and color
Magnetic arrows for connecting elements
Full-text search across all folders
Interactive to-do lists on canvas
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
No account or server: your data never leaves your device
Real files you own: folders are real folders, documents are Markdown files
Works fully offline with no internet dependency
Automatic sync through your own cloud (iCloud or Dropbox)
Native apps for iPhone, iPad and Mac showing full canvas
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
visualOS
ImageToBeads