Bead tools
Photo to Perler Bead Pattern Generator
Use this page when you want to turn a portrait, pet photo, logo or drawing into a Perler-ready bead chart. Bitbead maps the image to real bead colours, keeps the pattern editable, and exports a print-ready guide.
What you get
Real Perler palette
Choose Perler in the generator so every cell maps to a bead colour you can actually buy.
Bead count included
Get total beads, per-colour counts, pegboard dimensions and a shopping list for the whole project.
Editable output
Clean up faces, logos and outlines with brush, eraser, picker and magic-wand tools before exporting.
How it works
Step 1
Upload a photo
Drop in JPG, PNG or WebP. Transparent and flat backgrounds can be left empty.
Step 2
Choose Perler
Set Perler as the palette, pick the bead width and cap the number of colours.
Step 3
Export the chart
Download PNG or PDF pages with grid cells, colour codes and material counts.
Quick answers
Can I use a portrait or pet photo?
Yes. Start with a clear, well-lit image and use a larger bead width for faces or fur detail.
Does it only work with Perler?
No. This page targets Perler searches, but the same generator also supports Hama, Artkal and MARD.