Turn a photo into a diamond painting pattern
Match your photo to DMC colors, get a symbol chart, and see how many drills each color needs. Every feature is free.
Drag your PNG or JPG photo hereChoose a PNG or JPG photo
DMC colors · 20×20 to 60×80 cm or custom · square or round drills
- Your files are never uploaded Cut lines and files are made right in your browser
- Every feature is free
Done in 3 steps
Upload a photo
Add a PNG or JPG photo, then pick the canvas size and orientation.
Set colors and shape
Choose the number of colors and drill shape, and drag the preview to frame your photo.
Download the pattern
Get a PDF with the symbol chart and drill counts per color, ready to print on A4.
Your photo becomes
a DMC drill pattern
The photo is split into 2.5 mm squares, and each square gets the closest DMC drill color. Even with fewer colors, small but important details such as eyes are kept.
- Drill — one DMC-colored drill per 2.5 mm square
- Symbol — the letter that marks each drill color on the PDF chart
FAQ
Answers to what people ask most when making their first diamond painting pattern.
How is a diamond painting pattern made from a photo?
Your photo is fitted to the canvas using the selected drill centre spacing (2.5 mm by default). Each cell gets its closest DMC color, then similar colors are grouped while preserving small distinct details.
What are DMC numbers? Do they work with kits from other countries?
DMC numbers are the most widely used color codes for embroidery floss and diamond painting drills. Most diamond painting kits and drill shops in the US, Korea, Japan and China label colors with DMC numbers, so you can order drills using the numbers in your color list.
How many colors should I use?
Start with 20 to 30 colors. Portraits and landscapes look smoother with 40 or more, while illustrations and characters look clean with fewer. Try a few settings and watch the preview.
What is the difference between square and round drills?
Square drills fill gaps neatly, while round drills are easier to place. Choose shape and centre spacing separately. Entering your material’s actual spacing changes the cell count and finished size.
How many drills do I need?
The count in the color list is the number of cells that use that color. Add about 10% extra in case drills are dropped or run short. The PDF color list also shows the count with 10% added.
Is my photo stored on a server?
Your photo file is never uploaded or stored on a server. Everything from building the pattern to making the PDF happens in the browser you are using right now. Session recordings we use to improve the site may include a reduced-size copy of what’s on screen (not in Europe); see the privacy policy.