Fuse Beads
29-cell board guides and exact per-color quantities for heat-fused bead projects.
~ BEAD PATTERN MAKER ~
Free Bead Pattern Maker
Convert any image into a Perler-style bead pattern in seconds. PatternBlend maps the reduced grid to the community-maintained beadcolors Perler reference palette, generates 29-cell pegboard guides, and gives you an exact materials list, PNG, CSV, and printable guide — free, local, and no sign-up.
CONVERTERDESIGNER
Starting the local converter…
Templates
Choose a template to load into the tool above.
18 original/local starter images · Asset notice
Works with Every Grid Bead Type
One square chart, many bead crafts. Adapt it to the board, loom, or stitch method you use.
Melty Beads
The same square-cell plan works for generic 5 mm melty-bead systems.
Mini Beads
Increase the grid width when using smaller beads to preserve more source detail.
Pony Beads
Use the chart as a row reference, then adapt it to cuff or loom construction.
Seed-Bead Looms
Treat each square as one bead and translate rows to the loom warp you use.
Diamond-Style Grids
The code and quantity list can guide any one-cell-per-piece square craft.
How to Make a Bead Pattern
Upload Your Image
Choose a JPEG, PNG, or WebP with a clear subject and strong silhouette.
Adjust the Pattern
Select a board-aligned width, limit colors, and add dithering only when gradients need texture.
Export and Craft
Use the grid, bead codes, exact color list, PNG, CSV, or browser print guide.
Features
Perler Reference Palette
103 community-maintained Perler RGB references from the MIT-licensed beadcolors project.
29-Cell Board Guides
Strong divisions show standard square pegboard-sized sections.
Exact Bead Counts
Every visible cell contributes one bead to the material list.
Transparent Empty Cells
Transparent source areas remain unfilled and use no beads.
Local Image Processing
The source image is decoded, mapped, and exported in your browser.
PNG, CSV, and Print
Save a sharp chart, quantity list, or printable browser guide.
What Is a Bead Pattern Maker?
A bead pattern maker reduces an image to a square grid where every visible cell represents one physical bead. The grid width controls project size and detail; the palette limit controls how many bead colors need to be sorted and purchased.
PatternBlend uses the community-maintained Perler reference values from the MIT-licensed beadcolors project. The RGB values are approximate samples rather than official manufacturer specifications, so compare the generated references with the beads you actually own before buying a large quantity.
The count table is exact for the generated square grid. One visible cell equals one bead, and transparent cells remain empty. Pegboard guides divide the chart every 29 cells so multi-board projects can be assembled section by section.
Different crafts use different bead sizes, hole directions, loom offsets, and joining methods. The exported chart is therefore a precise color-and-position plan, while assembly technique remains specific to your chosen material system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make a bead pattern from a picture?
Upload a JPEG, PNG, or WebP, choose the width and color limit, then load a template or export the generated grid.
Is this bead pattern maker free?
Yes. The current conversion, quantity list, PNG, CSV, and browser print workflow requires no account or payment.
Does it work for fuse beads?
Yes. The 29-cell section guides and one-cell-per-bead counts are designed for square fuse-bead planning.
Are these official Perler colors?
No. The RGB references come from the open-source beadcolors community project and are approximate, not official manufacturer specifications.
What size fits one square pegboard?
Choose 29 beads wide for one standard-size planning section. The generated height follows the source image.
Can I plan multiple boards?
Yes. Widths of 58 and 87 align to two or three 29-cell sections across.
How many beads will I need?
The materials list counts every visible pattern cell exactly and totals each generated bead color.
Can transparent areas stay empty?
Yes. Transparent pixels map to empty cells and are excluded from bead quantities.
Can I limit the number of colors?
Yes. Max Colors reduces the number of Perler reference colors used in the generated pattern.
Should I enable dithering?
Use it for soft gradients; leave it off for cleaner logos, sprites, text, and bold cartoon shapes.
Can I print the pattern?
Use Print / Save PDF in the result controls or download a sharp PNG.
Can I download a shopping list?
The material CSV includes PatternBlend codes, names, HEX references, and exact counts.
Can I use it for mini beads?
Yes. Increase the width for more detail, then scale the square grid to the mini-bead board you use.
Can I use it for seed beads?
The square chart can be a loom or row reference, but specialty stitch offsets need manual adaptation.
Can I edit individual cells?
Open the Pixel Art Editor to paint, erase, fill, sample colors, undo, redo, and export.
Which images convert best?
Clear silhouettes, limited backgrounds, moderate contrast, and large recognizable shapes produce the cleanest charts.
Does the source image leave my device?
No. Normal conversion and export happen locally in the browser.
Can I start from a template?
Yes. Eighteen original or locally licensed starter images load directly into the tool.
Does it calculate ironing time?
No. Heat, pressure, paper, bead brand, and iron settings vary; follow the safety instructions for your actual materials.