Perler bead pattern maker
Turn a photo into a bead pattern with brand color codes and a count for every color. Adjust the grid, refine your design, and print a pattern to build from.
or drop one image here
JPG, PNG or WebP · up to 100 MB
Drag to move the chart. Turn off Move canvas to place or edit beads.
Select a color, then tap or drag over the beads you have placed.
Front
Back
Drag to draw. P / E / F / I / R / S select tools. Ctrl or ⌘ + Z undoes; Shift + Z redoes. Select a region to move, copy, flip or rotate it.
Canvas and reference image
Both sides share a mirrored shape. Their colors can be edited independently.
Save, share or import pattern data
Download a pattern file to keep the editable grid and crafting progress. Copy the pattern code to share it with another device.
Your image stays in your browser · One JPG, PNG or WebP · up to 100 MB
Make a pattern you can build with real beads
Match your bead collection
Choose Perler, Hama, Artkal, Nabbi or MARD, then select the color set you own. Every filled cell refers to a color in the chosen palette.
Refine the grid before building
Reduce the number of colors, clean up the background and edit individual cells. The materials list follows your changes so you can prepare the right quantities.
Print and track your project
Save a PNG or a PDF with color codes, symbols and a materials list. Mark beads as placed while you work and keep an editable pattern file for later.
How to turn a photo into a bead pattern
- Choose one JPG, PNG or WebP image, up to 100 MB. A clear subject with a simple background is easiest to recognize on a small grid.
- Select your bead brand and color set. Adjust Width in beads and Maximum colors while checking the outline and important details.
- Open Edit pattern to correct individual beads, merge colors or move a selected region. Check the quantities in Materials before preparing your beads.
- Export a PNG or PDF with the guides you want. Use Start crafting to track placement, and download pattern data to keep an editable copy.
From a photo to brand color codes
This Perler bead pattern maker turns your own image into a grid of bead positions. Choose the brand and series you will use before converting: Perler Midi, Hama Midi, Artkal S, Nabbi or one of the MARD palettes. The resulting cells, on-screen materials list and exported chart use the same color codes. My colors lets you limit the result to colors already in your collection.
Choose a grid that fits the project
Start with 29 beads across for a small design, or try 58 or 87 for more room. The converter keeps the image proportions and offers widths from 10 to 116 beads. Boards adds guides every 29 cells, and the PDF splits the design into 29 × 29 sections. Check the peg spacing and shape of your physical boards when planning the finished size; the PDF is a numbered placement reference.
Keep the subject clear with fewer colors
Maximum colors starts at 20. Lower it for simpler sorting, or raise it to keep more shading. Dithering can help photographs retain gradual changes in tone, while a clean illustration often works well with dithering off. Brightness, contrast and saturation help separate the subject from its background. After conversion, use the pen, eraser, fill or replace tool to refine the areas that matter.
Take the pattern from screen to pegboard
Turn on Codes or Symbols to distinguish nearby shades. Export settings let you include a grid, board guides, a ruler and the color list. Materials counts every filled cell and estimates full 1,000-bead bags per color. Start crafting records placed beads, including per-color progress. Your latest pattern stays in this browser; a downloaded pattern file carries the editable grid and progress to another device.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a Perler bead pattern from a photo?
Choose a JPG, PNG or WebP, select the Perler Midi palette and set the width in beads. Start with 29 beads and 20 colors, then adjust the detail while checking the preview. The result includes a color code for each bead and a list of the quantities you need.
Can I use Hama, Artkal or MARD beads instead?
Yes. Choose Hama Midi, Artkal S, Nabbi, MARD 185, MARD 221 or MARD 291 in the brand menu. MARD palettes also offer smaller color sets. Select the series or set you own so the pattern uses its color codes.
What pattern size fits a pegboard?
A 29 × 29 design fits a square board with 29 pegs in each direction. Use the Boards view to see 29-cell sections for larger designs. Compare the grid with your own board before building, since board shapes and bead sizes vary.
How can I use only the bead colors I already own?
Open My colors and add color codes from the selected brand, save a selected color or add the colors in your pattern. Then choose All my colors or My colors in this brand under Use colors from. You can export and import this collection as a color file.
Why does my pattern use fewer colors than the maximum?
Maximum colors is an upper limit. An image may need fewer colors, especially with a small grid or a limited color set. The Materials list shows the colors actually present and their exact bead counts. Lowering the limit can make a busy photograph easier to build.
Can I fix individual beads or remove the background?
Use Remove background or Pick a color in Fine-tune image and colors, then adjust Tolerance. In Edit pattern, use the pen, eraser, fill and replace tools to change the grid. You can also select, copy, move, flip or rotate part of the pattern, with undo and redo available.
How do I print a pattern with readable color codes?
Open Export PNG / PDF and enable Codes, Grid, Ruler and Color list. Symbols help distinguish close shades. The PDF includes a layout overview, numbered 29 × 29 sections and a materials list. Use the row and column numbers as a placement guide when printing.
Where are my image, pattern and crafting progress saved?
Your image is processed on your device. The latest pattern and crafting progress are saved in this browser. Download pattern data to keep an editable copy or move it to another device. Reopen the original image when you want to change the image conversion settings.