PerlerBeads is a free online fuse bead pattern generator that converts photos, drawings, or pixel images into printable fuse bead patterns.
Uses:
- Convert photos into patterns for Perler, Hama, Artkal, and other brand fuse beads.
- Generate grid charts with color codes and bead counts for easy creation on pegboards.
- Suitable for beginners, handmade gift makers, and advanced pixel craft enthusiasts.
Main capabilities:
- Supports uploading JPG, PNG, WEBP, and HEIC images, up to 20MB.
- Uses the Delta E algorithm to automatically match colors from the selected brand palette.
- Provides Perler, Hama, Artkal, and custom palettes.
- Calculates the bead count for each color in real time.
- Download high-quality pattern grids (PDF with a materials list, or PNG for printing).
- Built-in brush and fill tools, with undo/redo support, for manual pattern fine-tuning.
- Grid granularity can be adjusted between 10x10 and 100x100.
- Adjust brightness, contrast, and grid size in real time to quickly generate results.
How to use:
- Upload an image: drag and drop or click to upload a JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, or HEIF image (up to 20MB).
- Automatic conversion: the tool matches colors according to the selected palette, and brightness, contrast, and grid size can be adjusted in real time.
- Download and create: download a PDF (with a materials list) or PNG pattern and start beading.
Applicable scenarios:
- First-time fuse bead projects where you need to determine supplies and pattern size.
- Making gifts, character designs, or large display pieces.
- Testing color limits, comparing brand palettes, and keeping outlines clear before printing or sorting materials.
Limitations:
- No clear information is currently provided on whether downloading generated patterns or PDF guides is paid.
- No specific advice is currently provided on what kinds of photos are best suited for conversion.
- No clear answers are currently provided on whether the number of colors affects the result, how to prevent warping after ironing, and similar questions.
- No platform, pricing, or other unmentioned details are currently provided.
