Photo to Perler Bead Pattern
Turn any photo into a Perler pattern
Upload a photo, set the pattern width in beads, and PerlerBead maps every pixel to the closest real Perler colour using CIEDE2000 — the same perceptual colour-difference formula used by professional colour-management software. The result is a printable grid with colour codes in every cell.
Bead counts before you start
Every generated pattern shows total bead count, real-world size in centimetres, and how many 29×29 pegboards you need. The shopping list breaks each colour code down by exact quantity and percentage — copy it as TSV and send it straight to your supplier.
Fine-tune by hand
After auto-generation, open the editor to paint, erase, flood-fill regions or pick colours until the pattern is exactly what you imagined. Statistics update live with every edit.
How it works
01
Upload a photo
Drop in any image — a person, a pet, a logo or pixel art. Remove the background with AI and crop to the subject. It never leaves your browser.
02
Tune the settings
Set the pattern width in beads, the colour count and the palette. Turn on dithering for smoother gradients, or remove the background for shaped patterns.
03
Export your chart
Check the bead counts and the per-colour shopping list, export a PNG chart, or open the editor to refine by hand.
Quick answers
- Is this Perler pattern maker really free?
- Yes — free, no signup, unlimited patterns. Everything runs in your browser, so your photos never leave your device.
- Which Perler colours are supported?
- The built-in Perler palette covers the mainstream colour range. Every pixel is matched to the closest real bead with CIEDE2000, a perceptual colour-difference formula.