Bring your pictureA photo, a doodle, a little inspiration.
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Perler Bead
Pattern Maker
That picture you love?
Let’s make it bead by bead.Upload a photo, pick your colors, and take a printable pattern to your pegboard.
A PHOTO TODAY. A LITTLE MASTERPIECE TOMORROW.
or drop it here · PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF
BEFORE YOU OPEN THE BEAD BOX
Your bead list.
A color-by-color list appears after conversion.
Every used color gets a Perler item code, a grid number and an exact bead count. Transparent spaces stay empty.
Colors are approximate community measurements from beadcolors (MIT license). Check physical colors and item availability before buying. Specialty finishes may look different on screen.
Find your bead colorsReal item codes. A simpler color list.
Print it. Place it.Numbered boards, one bead at a time.
FROM IMAGE TO PEGBOARD
Made for your next
hands-on afternoon.
A Perler bead pattern is a grid that tells you where each colored bead goes. This image-to-bead converter turns your picture into that grid, matches it to a community Perler Midi palette and counts every bead you need.
Working with construction plates? Try the LEGO mosaic maker for a numbered placement plan and piece counts.
- Start with a clear picture. A simple silhouette, a pet portrait or your own pixel drawing works well. Crop your image before uploading if the subject is small. Transparent PNG backgrounds leave empty spaces.
- Choose a project you’ll enjoy finishing. Start at 29 beads wide for a small design. A fully filled 29 × 29 board uses 841 beads; a 58 × 58 square uses 3,364. A lower color limit makes sorting easier.
- Check the list before buying beads. Grid numbers refer to the color list, which includes Perler item codes and quantities. Colors are approximate, so compare key shades against real beads.
- Print the board sections. The printable version includes an overview and a chart for each 29 × 29 section. Work from the top-left corner and keep the material list beside you. Follow your bead manufacturer’s instructions when fusing.
Prefer needle and thread? Try the cross stitch pattern maker for DMC colors and symbol charts. For a digital image without a craft palette, use the pixel art maker. Building in a game instead? Try the Minecraft pixel art generator for concrete and wool block plans.
A FEW THINGS BEFORE YOU MAKE
Your pattern questions,
answered.
How do I turn a picture into a Perler bead pattern?
Upload a PNG, JPG, WebP or GIF, choose a width in beads and set your color limit. The tool samples your picture and matches it to Perler Midi colors. Download a numbered pattern and a bead list, or open the printable board charts. GIFs use a still frame.
Is this Perler bead pattern maker free?
Yes. Image conversion, bead counts, PNG patterns, the materials CSV and printable charts are free, with no account or watermark. Your image is processed locally in your browser.
What size pegboard does the pattern use?
Charts are divided into sections of up to 29 × 29 beads, the common square Midi pegboard layout. Choose 29, 58, 87 or 116 beads wide, or set a custom width. The image keeps its proportions and both edges are limited to 116 beads. Partial board sections contain empty cells.
Can I print a PDF pattern?
Choose Print / Save PDF to open an overview, color list and one numbered chart per board section. Use the print button on that page and select your browser’s Save as PDF destination. Charts are placement references, not actual-size templates for ironing.
How many colors can I use?
The palette contains 103 community-sampled Perler Midi colors. Limit each pattern to between 2 and 32 colors for a manageable materials list. The actual number can be lower when the image needs fewer colors. Turn dithering on for smoother gradients, or leave it off for simpler color areas.
Do the numbers in the grid match Perler bead codes?
Grid numbers are short references to the materials list. The list also includes the original Perler item code, such as 80-19001, the color name and the exact number of beads. The two numbers serve different purposes.
Can I use Hama, Artkal or mini beads?
This version matches Perler Midi colors only. Other brands and sizes may have different color codes, sizes and peg spacing. Use the exported Perler list as a reference and verify substitutes before making a purchase.
Why do the printed colors look different from my beads?
The RGB values are approximate community measurements. Screens, printers, lighting, translucent or specialty finishes and physical beads can all look different. Buy by verified item code and check important colors against your actual beads.
What happens to transparent areas?
Pixels with less than 50% opacity are empty spaces and are excluded from bead counts. More opaque pixels are blended against white before matching. A transparent PNG is useful when you want a design without a solid rectangular background.
Is MakePixelArt affiliated with Perler?
No. MakePixelArt is an independent tool. Perler is a trademark of its owner. The community palette is sourced from the MIT-licensed beadcolors project.