Start with a photo or a word
Upload a photo or type a short message. Your first result appears right here in the middle, ready to edit.
A SMALL IDEA. MADE BY YOU.
Free Bead Pattern Maker
from Photos & Text.
Find a pattern you want to make. Compare, protect the details, then print.
Your picture stays yours.Local image processing. No account needed.
CONFIRMED PATTERN
29 × 29 beads
Drag to move · pinch or use zoom buttons
Cell 1, 1 · Empty
Protect details
0 protected cells, including protected empty spaces. Green outlines apply to same-grid simplification.
442beads
8colors
1board sections
FROM SCREEN TO PEGBOARD
How to make a bead pattern from a photo or text
Edit colors and protect details
Adjust the size and colors, protect the details that matter, then simplify stray beads. New results preview in place before they replace your work.
Export your pattern and bead list
Keep the version you prefer. Export a reading chart, material list and editable backup.
A NOTE BEFORE YOU PRINT
Print a bead chart with symbols and counts
The PDF divides your grid into 29 × 29 sections with symbols and counts. Read it beside your pegboard. It is not a calibrated, life-size template. Screen shades and structural hints need real-material checks.
BEFORE YOU START
Bead pattern maker FAQ
Is the bead pattern maker free?
Yes. There is no account, no sign-up and no paid step to see or download a pattern. The site is supported by Google AdSense ads.
What can I download?
Four files: a printable PDF reading chart (A4 or US Letter, split into 29 × 29 board sections with symbols and counts), a PNG pattern image with transparent empty cells, a CSV bead list with exact counts per color, and a JSON project file you can open again to keep editing.
Which bead colors does it use?
103 Perler-compatible reference colors from the MIT-licensed maxcleme/beadcolors community dataset. You choose a cap of 2 to 12 colors per pattern, and you can untick colors you do not own.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. JPG, PNG or WebP images up to 15 MB are processed in your browser, and automatic saves stay in this browser on your device.
Will the printed chart be life-size?
No. The PDF is a reading chart to follow beside your pegboard, not a calibrated life-size template. Check screen shades against your real beads.
Want a ready-made design? Browse free Perler bead patterns with full charts and color counts, or check shades in the Perler bead color chart. Step-by-step help is in the bead pattern guides.
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