Upload a picture, get a Perler bead pattern board by board
Match a photo or pixel art to Perler, Hama or Artkal bead colors, then get an actual-size chart for every pegboard and a bead count for each color. Every feature is free.
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Perler · Hama · Artkal colors · 29×29 pegboards · pixel art at 1 pixel = 1 bead
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- Every feature is free
Done in 3 steps
Upload a picture
Upload a photo or pixel art (PNG or JPG), then choose your bead brand and number of pegboards.
Set the colors
Set the maximum colors and remove or swap colors in the list. Pixel art is copied at 1 pixel = 1 bead.
Download the boards
Print the actual-size PDF, slide each page under a clear pegboard, and gather beads by the count for each color.
A picture becomes
a bead pattern
The picture is split into one-bead cells and each cell gets the nearest bead color. Transparent areas stay empty, so the finished piece comes off the board in the shape of the design.
- Bead — a brand-color bead on one peg
- Board edge — where 29 × 29 pegboards meet; the PDF has one page per board
Frequently asked questions
Common questions from people making their first Perler bead pattern.
What is the difference between Perler, Hama and fuse beads?
They are all fuse beads: you place them on a pegboard and iron them together. Perler and Hama are brand names, and “fuse beads” or “melty beads” is the general term. Midi beads (about 5 mm) from different brands often fit the same pegboards, but color codes and shades differ by brand, so choose the brand you own in the tool.
How do I choose the board size?
A large square pegboard usually has 29 pegs per side. One board (29 × 29) suits keychains and small characters, and about 2 × 2 boards suits coasters or framed pieces. Choosing by pegboards makes the pattern fit the boards exactly, or you can type the size in beads. If your board has a different peg count, change “Pegs per side”.
How is pixel art handled?
A PNG with few colors and sharp pixel edges is recognized as pixel art and copied at 1 pixel = 1 bead. Enlarged pixel art is scaled back to its original cells. Pictures saved as JPG, where colors have blurred, are treated like photos.
How many beads should I buy?
The count for each color is the number of cells that use it. Add about 10% for beads that get dropped or knocked out before ironing. The PDF color list includes the count with that extra.
How do I use the board-by-board PDF?
Each pegboard is one page, drawn at actual size using the bead pitch. Print at “Actual size (100%)” and measure the 10-bead bar with a ruler. Slide the page under a clear pegboard and place each bead on the circle of the same color.
Is my picture stored on a server?
No. Your picture file is never uploaded or stored on a server. Everything from building the pattern to making the PDF happens inside the browser you are using. 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.