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Printable craft patterns in minutes
Free Perler Bead Pattern Maker
Turn any photo into a printable bead pattern with Perler color codes, bead counts, a PNG download, and a browser Print Guide.
Perler onlyPerler color codes
Print Guide + PNGBrowser print dialog + PNG download
Color countsShopping list included
Live bead pattern preview
Ready to print
Original photo
Bead pattern
Upload an image to start
Perler colors, size, preview controls, and exports are ready for the generated pattern.
Generating your bead pattern...
Reducing colors, matching bead codes, and building a printable grid.
Original imageUploaded
Bead grid previewPerler mapped
Colors & Materials
Shopping list readySize72 x 72
Beads Needed--
Colors Used--
DifficultyIntermediate
| Color Swatch | Color Name | Color Code | Bead Count | Estimated Bags Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Blue | 80-19049 | 1,420 | 2 bags | |
| White | 80-19001 | 812 | 2 bags | |
| Red | 80-19005 | 214 | 1 bag | |
| Orange | 80-19004 | 188 | 1 bag | |
| Purple | 80-19007 | 176 | 1 bag |
Complete craft workflow
Complete steps for making a bead pattern
Go from image upload and printable guide to sorting beads, placing beads, ironing, and framing your finished craft.
Choose a Perler pattern size
Choose a practical grid such as 29 x 29, 58 x 58, or 72 x 72. The material list uses Perler color names and codes.
Generate the bead pattern
The tool simplifies colors, converts the image into a grid, and matches each cell to bead color codes.
Check colors and bead counts
Review the color list, bead counts for each color, and total beads so you can prepare materials before building.
Open the guide and start crafting
Open the browser Print Guide or download the PNG pattern, then place, iron, and finish your bead artwork.
Ready-to-use patterns
Browse pattern gallery
Ready-to-Use Perler Bead Patterns
Pick a cute starter image, convert it into a bead grid, then download its PNG or open its Print Guide.
Craft ideas
What can you make with your bead patterns?
Turn generated patterns into keychains, coasters, magnets, bookmarks, framed art, or handmade gifts.
Custom Keychains
Turn small pixel patterns into pocket-sized charms for keys, bags, and backpacks.
Drink Coasters
Create flat, durable bead coasters with flowers, fruit, icons, or geometric shapes.
Fridge Magnets
Add a magnet to the back of your bead art to decorate the fridge or hold notes.
Bookmarks
Make long, thin bead patterns that sit neatly between book pages.
Framed Wall Art
Build larger bead designs and frame them as bright handmade wall decor.
Handmade Gifts
Create personalized bead gifts based on pets, icons, hobbies, or favorite colors.
Demo testimonials
Why people like this Perler bead pattern generator
LilyFirst-time bead crafter
Completed a first 48x48 pattern
This was my first time making fuse beads, and I was most worried about not knowing how many colors to buy. After uploading my image, I could see the grid and bead counts right away. I followed the Print Guide one step at a time, and the finished piece came together much more smoothly than I expected.
MarkFamily craft parent
Made a kid-friendly character pattern
My daughter wanted to make an original character, so I uploaded the picture and had a pattern within minutes. The colors were simplified just enough for her to follow, and I did not have to redraw the grid by hand.
EmmaPixel art hobbyist
Simplified a multicolor pixel design
Simply shrinking an image used to leave me with lots of stray colors. This tool organizes the palette automatically, so the result looks like a design made for fuse beads instead of an ordinary pixel image.
RyanHandmade gift maker
Made a custom pet gift
I used it to turn a pet photo into a bead gift. The Print Guide included a color and quantity list, which made buying materials much easier. The finished piece felt more personal to give than a regular photo.
SarahClassroom activity teacher
Used for a classroom craft
I use it to prepare patterns for classroom craft activities, and students can complete their work cell by cell. The steps are clear and the material quantities are calculated in advance, which cuts down my prep time.
DavidExperienced Perler bead crafter
Reduced hard-to-match colors
The color chart and bead quantity totals are the most useful parts for me. Complex images are processed into something that works for actual bead placement instead of producing lots of colors that are hard to buy or tell apart.
Why use a photo to bead pattern generator?
Skip redrawing a photo square by square. Upload a clear subject, compare the bead preview at a few sizes, and choose the smallest grid that still keeps the important shapes recognizable.
Check Perler colors before buying
Use the listed Perler names and codes to plan your materials. Screen colors are practical approximations, so compare a physical bead and confirm current availability when an exact shade matters.
Choose the guide that fits your workspace
Download PNG when you want the pattern as an image. Open Print Guide when you want a print-friendly grid, color list, bead counts, and your browser's print or Save as PDF options.
Questions before you start
Perler Bead Pattern Maker FAQ
Clear answers about image preparation, grid sizes, color matching, bead counts, privacy, and export options.
Yes. The pattern maker is free to use in a modern browser, with no software installation or account required.
Use a bright, sharp image with one clear subject, strong contrast, and a simple background. Cropped portraits, pets, original illustrations, logos you are allowed to use, and existing pixel art usually convert more cleanly than dark photos or busy scenes.
The maker fits the image to a square, divides it into the grid size you choose, and matches each filled cell to a nearby Perler color. The preview, color list, and bead counts all come from that same grid.
Start small for simple artwork and move up when the missing detail is worth the extra beads and workspace. Custom accepts a square size from 16 to 120. Compare real 29x29 to 120x120 examples.
No. You can change the grid size and generate the pattern again. The preview controls help you inspect the grid, colors, and cell numbers, but they do not replace individual bead colors.
The maker compares your image with 103 documented Perler color records. Names and codes were checked against Perler sources, while screen colors are practical digital approximations. Confirm the code and compare a physical bead before buying for a color-sensitive project. Review the Perler color chart and sources.
The bead count follows the filled cells in the generated grid. Clear or near-white background cells connected to the edge are left out, while white areas enclosed inside the subject still count. Bag estimates assume about 1,000 beads per bag, so check the package size you plan to buy.
Yes. Uploaded images stay in your browser and are not uploaded or saved to an account. The site sends aggregate pageview information to Plausible Analytics, but never your image, filename, pattern, or export content.
PNG downloads the bead pattern as an image. Print Guide opens a print-friendly browser page and the browser print dialog; it does not directly download a PDF file. You may need to allow the new window.
No. The current material list and color codes are for Perler beads only. Hama and Artkal use different palettes and codes, so do not substitute them code for code.