What website is this?
BeadPattern (beadpattern.net) is built for physical Perler- and Hama-style fuse-bead work: type a text prompt and the AI returns several grid options; drop in a JPG, PNG, or WebP photo and you get a printable PDF with brand color codes, bead counts, and a grid. You can also edit bead by bead in the browser. Unlike generic image-to-pixel tools, colors are mapped to real bead brand palettes and you can pull a shopping list from the export. A free tier gets you started, but exports often carry a watermark; canvas size and monthly download limits depend on the plan you choose.
Key Features
- Generate bead patterns from text and compare multiple AI layouts at once
- Map photos to Perler, Hama, and other major fuse-bead color systems
- Import CSV inventory or pick colors manually to use only beads you own
- Edit the grid online with per-bead color changes, undo, and redo
- Export PDFs with color codes, bead counts, coordinates, and crafting tips
- Browse a community gallery for animals, cartoons, and other themes
Use Cases
- New bead crafters upload anime or pet photos, stock beads from PDF codes, and finish a first piece with fewer color mistakes
- Parents turn a family photo into a fuse-bead pattern on a weekend and build it together using the checklist
- Shop owners draft charm designs from AI prompts, tweak the grid, and export counts to control bead spend
- Art teachers pick simple patterns and use color codes to teach pixels and palette choices
- Cosplayers convert character art with a custom palette to cut down on wrong-color bead purchases on complex gradients
Who is it for?
- Beginners on Perler/Hama who worry about matching bead colors correctly
- Hobbyists with photos or character art who want a physical bead project quickly
- Small sellers or Etsy makers who need printable lists and bead statistics for stocking
- Parents doing melt-bead crafts with kids who want clear, follow-along steps
- Not ideal for: digital-only pixel artists who do not need physical color constraints
- May be a poor fit for: users who require fully offline desktop software, or need very large canvases but will not consider paid options
How It Compares to Similar Tools?
- Versus generic image-to-pixel converters: BeadPattern stays closer to physical bead work—brand palettes, bead counts, and PDF shopping lists in one flow
- Versus hand-drawn grid tools: AI and photo entry save tracing time; complex photo gradients may still need manual color fixes
- If your goal is Perler/Hama physical builds with a shopping list, a dedicated generator like this is worth trying first; for digital pixel art only, a general editor is often lighter
FAQs
Q: Is BeadPattern free?
A: A free tier covers AI generation and photo conversion; exports often include a watermark, while larger canvases and watermark-free downloads usually require a paid plan (check the official site).
Q: Which image formats are supported?
A: Common formats such as JPG, PNG, and WebP; clear subjects with good contrast usually convert more reliably.
Q: Can I use only the bead colors I already own?
A: Yes—import a CSV inventory or select a palette manually, and patterns stay within your chosen color set.
Q: Does it work with Perler, Hama, and similar brands?
A: You can switch among major 5 mm fuse-bead color systems; patterns are designed for physical bead crafting (see official options for details).
