Physical Craft Companion • Free Grid Tool

Perler Bead
Pattern Maker
from any photo.

Convert portraits, pets, and game sprites into authentic Perler and Hama bead pegboard patterns. Free in your browser or with interactive tap-to-check tracking on Android.

Bead Pattern Engine

Photo to Perler bead pattern generator

Drop in any photo or sprite to generate a pegboard pattern. Preview donut-hole plastic beads, check real-time color counts, and download your printable chart.

Drop a photo here, or click to choose oneJPG, PNG or WebP · processed in your browser, never uploaded
Pegboard Preset
Official Bead Brand
Display Style
Try with Sample Images
Original Photo
29×29 Pegboard

Required Bead Inventory (0 colors)

0 / 841 Beads Placed (100% full board)
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Web Edition: Single Board Limit (29×29)

Want Tap-to-Mark Companion Mode & 58×58 Quad Boards?

Tired of paper charts? The free Pixelify Android app turns your phone into a live crafting desk companion: tap beads to mark them placed, isolate single colors, and export massive 58×58 quad pegboards plus DMC embroidery codes.

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Craft Perfection

Designed specifically for
fuse bead crafters

Most pixel art apps create colors that don't exist in real plastic. Pixelify matches official Perler, Hama, and DMC thread codes.

Standard 29×29 Pegboards

Matches universal physical boards (841 beads) sold in Michael’s, Joann, and Amazon, plus 14×14 mini and 58×58 quad sizes.

Official Perler & Hama Codes

Every pixel snaps to real plastic colors with exact codes (#P18 Black, #P01 White, #P05 Red) so your finished melt looks identical.

Color Isolation Filter

Highlight one bead color at a time while dimming the rest. Never strain your eyes searching for pins on a busy board.

Desk Companion Mode

Keep the Android app on your crafting table to tap-to-mark beads as you place them. Saves progress automatically across days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about
photo bead crafting

How do I convert a photo to a Perler bead pattern?

Drop your photo into the converter above. Pixelify scales it to your pegboard resolution (e.g. 29×29) and quantizes colors to official Perler and Hama shades. You can print the chart or follow along on your phone.

Can I get an exact bead shopping list?

Yes! Pixelify calculates the exact bead counts per color code so you know exactly which bags to buy before starting.

What is the best way to melt Perler beads?

We strongly recommend the Painter’s Tape Method to protect your plastic boards from heat warping, followed by parchment paper on medium iron heat.

Ready to start your next bead project?

Download Pixelify on Android for the full interactive desk companion mode with tap-to-mark progress tracking.

Download Free on Google Play →