Perler Bead
Authentic Perler Colors
Compatible with Perler bead system, intelligent color mapping to real bead color codes for authentic results.
Make something by hand
Turn a photo into a
Perler bead pattern
Free · No account · Runs in your browser
Drop your imageBrowse files
Try a sample
See the transformation
See how a photo becomes a
Perler bead pattern.
Drag to reveal
How it works
From your screen to something you can make.
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Choose an image
Start with a photo, illustration, or sample. JPG / PNG / WebP, up to 10MB.
- 02
Turn it into beads
Adjust the grid, clean up the background, match colors, and refine with brush and eraser.
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Make it by hand
Download a printable pattern with bead colors and counts.
No account. No upload. Runs in your browser.
Gallery
A few patterns to get you inspired.
What this bead pattern maker does
Photo to bead pattern in one click | Smart color matching | Bead count statistics - generate printable patterns instantly
Automatic Bead Count
Real-time statistics of beads needed per color, making material preparation and cost calculation a breeze.
Printable Pattern Export
Export PNG/PDF patterns with grid, color codes, and material lists. Print and start creating immediately.
Adjustable Grid Size
Grid size freely adjustable from 16×16 to 100×100, flexible detail control for projects of all sizes.
Manual Color Editing
Fine-tune your pattern with brush and eraser tools. Undo and redo help you get the result just right.
Instant Processing
Pattern generation is fast. See results in real time as you adjust settings.
Questions, answered
Q1 How do I convert an image into a Perler bead pattern?
Upload a photo on the homepage, or start with a sample. Set the grid size, and the tool pixelates it onto Perler color codes in your browser. Fine-tune with the brush if needed, then download a PNG or print the sheet.
Q2 Is converting to a bead pattern free?
Yes. The Perler bead pattern generator is free, with no account: upload, generate, download a PNG, and print to PDF at no charge.
Q3 Which images work best as bead patterns?
Illustrations, logos, pets, and portraits with a clear subject and simple background tend to convert best. Clean lines and solid color blocks read well as beads; busy photos benefit from removing the white background or using a larger grid.
Q4 What grid size should I use for a bead pattern?
Grid size ranges from 16×16 to 100×100; 48 works for most images. Use 16–32 for keychains and badges, and 64–100 when you need facial features or complex outlines. Larger grids are finer but use more beads — match the size to the finished piece.
Q5 Are my images uploaded?
No. Reading, pixelating, and exporting all run in this browser.
Q6 Will it count beads per color?
Yes. After generating, bead counts are listed by color code so you can plan materials.
Q7 Do the colors match real Perler beads?
Colors map to the Perler palette, each with a stable code you can use when buying beads.
Q8 Does this work with Hama or fuse beads?
Colors map to the Perler palette. Same-size Hama and fuse beads can be used alongside those codes.
Q9 Can I use gallery patterns directly?
Yes. Open any pattern to adjust the grid, remove the white background, then download or print.
Q10 Can I still change details after generating?
Yes. Grid size, white-background removal, guides, color codes, and mirroring can be changed anytime.
Q11 How do I print a pattern?
Download a PNG and print it, or use your browser print dialog to save a color-coded PDF.