Free browser-based pattern maker

Turn an image into a bead pattern you can actually make.

Upload a photo, illustration or pixel art. Adjust the grid and color count, then download a numbered pattern.

Images stay on your deviceMARD 221-color matchingPNG, PDF and CSV exports

A blank board, endless possibilities.

Add a photo, illustration or pixel art to get started.

Simple shapes and clear colors work beautifully.

Grid—

Total beads—beads

Colors used—Colors

Photo → bead pattern

Bead ideas: drag to see a photo become beads

Flower bouquets, Chinese-style lanterns and blue-and-white porcelain, kilim-style coasters, cute pets and line-art animals. Drag the slider on each photo to compare it with the bead pattern our converter makes.

Flower bouquetsPink and white roses in a watering can60 × 68 grid · 4,080 beads · 24 colorsPhoto: Magenta Rose · CC BY 2.0

Flower bouquetsPink and white roses in a watering can60 × 68 grid · 4,080 beads · 24 colorsPhoto: Magenta Rose · CC BY 2.0

Chinese styleRed paper lanterns60 × 58 grid · 3,480 beads · 22 colorsPhoto: David Barrie · CC BY 2.0

Chinese styleRed paper lanterns60 × 58 grid · 3,480 beads · 22 colorsPhoto: David Barrie · CC BY 2.0

Kilim & rug coastersKilim diamond medallion44 × 44 grid · 1,936 beads · 18 colorsPhoto: cmonville · CC BY 2.0

Kilim & rug coastersKilim diamond medallion44 × 44 grid · 1,936 beads · 18 colorsPhoto: cmonville · CC BY 2.0

Cute pets & line artCorgi looking up60 × 61 grid · 3,660 beads · 24 colorsPhoto: Frank Boston · CC BY 2.0

Cute pets & line artCorgi looking up60 × 61 grid · 3,660 beads · 24 colorsPhoto: Frank Boston · CC BY 2.0

Every bead side is the converter's real output with no hand retouching: faces, eyes and outlines stay sharp, busy backgrounds are simplified and colors are lifted so the beads look bright. The photos are real photographs shared under CC BY 2.0 via Open Images; click a name to see the original.

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THREE WAYS TO START

Start with a picture, an idea or a ready pattern.

Use the maker for your own image, or explore original designs when you want inspiration and a theme.

TOOL · MAKE FROM AN IMAGE

Turn an image into a bead pattern

Convert a photo, illustration or pixel art locally, with controls for grid size and color count.

Open the pattern maker

IDEAS · PATTERNS · DESIGNS

Browse original bead ideas

Explore patterns with real dimensions, color counts, bead totals and difficulty.

Browse all ideas

LETTERS · CHARACTERS · CHRISTMAS

Start with a theme

Choose a letter, original character or seasonal motif, then open its full countable grid.

Explore pattern themes

PRINT, COUNT, MAKE

Everything you need at the craft table

One conversion gives you a visual preview, a numbered chart and a complete color count.

Numbered PNG chart

A high-resolution chart with coordinates, MARD color codes and quantities.

Printable multi-page PDF

Large patterns split across readable A4 pages, plus a separate materials list.

Color list CSV

A spreadsheet-friendly UTF-8 list of every used MARD code and quantity.

MADE FOR REAL BEADS

A pattern designed to be built, not just viewed

The same pattern data powers the preview, counts and every export, so the numbers stay consistent.

Guide

Original proportions preserved

Choose a grid width from 16 to 128 beads; height is calculated from the image instead of stretching it.

Transparent means empty

Transparent pixels remain empty cells and are not counted as white beads.

Perceptual color matching

Visible pixels are matched to the MARD 221-color palette using perceptual color distance, then limited to 2–48 colors.

A LITTLE PIXEL. A LOT OF POSSIBILITY.

From picture to pegboard

01

Start with a picture

Use a photo, illustration or pixel art you have permission to use. High contrast and simple shapes make a great first project.

02

Find your balance

More beads preserve detail. Fewer colors keep your shopping list simple. Your image keeps its original proportions.

03

Make something real

Download a numbered chart, gather your colors and start placing beads. Follow your bead manufacturer's instructions for ironing.

Read the full guide

FAQ

A few good questions

Privacy

Which bead brands are supported?

This first version matches the MARD 221 solid-color palette. Perler and Hama palettes are not included yet; their color codes are different.

Are my images uploaded?

No. Image conversion and downloads happen on your device. The current project is stored in this browser session so language changes keep your work. Clear project removes it.

Is this AI image generation?

This version converts existing images with local image processing. Text-to-image generation and AI styling are not available yet.