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Free Perler bead pattern maker
Crop any photo or illustration, preview it with real Perler, Hama, or MARD colors, and export one complete PNG. Open the editor only when you want to fix individual beads.
Live pattern previewPNG, JPEG or WebP · up to 15 MB
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What felt confusing or missing? Source images and patterns are never attached.
Made for patterns you can actually build
Turn an image into a Perler bead pattern in four steps
Crop and choose real bead colors
Select any part of the image, set one pattern width, and preview it against Perler, Hama, or MARD color references.
Make it easier to build
Limit the palette, merge rare shades, clean isolated cells, and correct individual beads with simple editing tools.
Export the complete pattern
Download one free PNG containing the bead grid, optional cell labels, real brand color codes, and the quantity of every color.
More useful than a pixel filter
A bead pattern maker built around real materials
A normal image-to-pixel-art converter only reduces resolution. ImageToBeads also maps every visible cell to a bead palette, counts the materials, preserves your work after a refresh, and gives you tools to reduce unnecessary complexity before you start placing beads.
Real Perler, Hama, and MARD references
Switch between supported bead brands and use the exported color codes when preparing materials. Screen previews are approximate, so physical batches may still vary.
Mobile-friendly preview and focused editing
Adjust and export on a phone without opening editing controls. If you enter the editor, one recoverable draft stays in local browser storage.
A practical pattern, not just an effect
Grid lines, short cell labels, bead counts, rare-color merging, isolated-cell cleanup, undo, and manual corrections help turn an attractive image into something you can actually build.
Perler bead pattern maker FAQ
Is this Perler bead pattern maker free?
Yes. Image conversion, pattern editing, local draft recovery, and complete PNG export are free and do not require an account.
Can I make a Perler bead pattern from a photo?
Yes. Upload a photo or illustration, choose the pattern width and maximum number of colors, then generate a grid matched to a supported bead palette.
What happens if I refresh the page?
After you enter the pattern editor, one current draft is automatically stored in this browser. The live converter preview is temporary. Private browsing, browser cleanup, or storage limits can still remove the saved draft.
How do I make a pattern easier to build?
Start with a smaller width or lower color limit. After generation, merge rare colors and clean isolated single cells, then use undo and manual editing to review the result.
Are the bead colors exact?
No screen preview can guarantee a physical match across displays, lighting, and manufacturing batches. Use the listed brand color codes when preparing or buying materials.
What does the PNG export include?
The complete PNG includes the full pattern plus a materials list with color labels, brand codes, and quantities. Grid lines and cell labels can be turned on or off before export.