Make it pixel by pixel
Use our free online tools to convert an image or draw an editable bead pattern from scratch.
From screen to craft table
Both Pixel Bead studio creation tools are free to use. Start from a photo or a blank canvas, then keep the editable grid, chosen bead palette, material counts, and exports together instead of ending with a flat preview you cannot edit later.
Upload a PNG, JPG, or WebP, choose a practical grid size, and match the result to Perler, Hama, Artkal, MARD, or COCO color codes. Adjust framing and color detail while the bead count and material list update with the pattern.
Begin with a small test board or a custom canvas. Paint, erase, fill, replace colors, inspect coordinates, and keep a reference image beside the grid while the pattern remains structured and editable.
Save the grid with its palette and source reference, then return to refine it. Download PNG or PDF guides with the information needed to sort colors, count beads, and move from the editor to the craft table.
Before you begin
Yes. The image converter and blank-grid creator are free to use, including editing, bead palettes, material counts, and standard PNG or PDF guides. Credits apply only to medium or large template-set downloads.
The converter samples the image onto a peg-sized grid, then matches each filled cell to a color in the selected bead brand. You can restrict matching to colors you own, change the frame, and edit individual cells before saving or exporting.
The current palettes cover MARD 221, Perler, Hama, Artkal S, and COCO. Switching brands rematches the editable project so the on-screen codes and material list stay aligned with the palette you plan to use.
Yes. Projects retain the grid, palette, material counts, progress, and available source reference instead of saving only a picture. You can reopen the structured project, change beads, and create a fresh export.
Choose a one-time 1,000-credit pack, a monthly plan with 2,500 credits after each successful renewal, or an annual plan billed once per year with 2,500 credits added each month of the paid term.
A template download includes its complete image set in one ZIP. Small sets are free, medium sets cost 100 credits, and large sets cost 200 credits. The template-set price is charged once per download, not once per image.
Yes. Monthly renews every month and Annual renews every year until canceled. Credits are added only after Stripe confirms the initial payment or a successful renewal.
Open Workspace, choose Subscriptions, and cancel your Monthly or Annual subscription before the next renewal. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current paid term, and credits already granted remain on the account.
For manufacturer guidance, see Perler's Standard Fusing Method and the official Artkal bead color charts.