Free pattern maker with real brand color codes: Perler, Hama, Artkal.
Print it, iron it, done. Perfect for pet portraits, kids crafts and handmade gifts.
I Have a Photo
Upload any photo and get a bead-by-bead pattern with real brand colors.
Free No signup
Make a PatternI Have an Idea
Describe it in words and get a cute pattern in seconds.
3 free tries daily
AI GeneratorPattern Generator
Upload any photo: your kid’s drawing, your dog, a family picture. It becomes a bead-by-bead pattern on a real pegboard grid, ready to print.
- Real Perler, Hama and Artkal color codes
- Edit bead by bead: pencil, fill, eraser, mirror
- Export a printable PDF with exact bead counts
AI Generator
No photo? Just describe it ("a smiling avocado", "a rainbow unicorn") and the AI designs a cute pattern for you in seconds.
- Text to pattern in seconds
- Cute, kid-friendly styles
- Download and start beading right away
From Photo to Pattern
Drag the slider. Real conversions made with the PerlerBeadAI converter.
Corgi
Sunflower
The Starry Night
A Tiny Bead, a Big Smile
Fuse beads first won hearts in Scandinavia more than 50 years ago. Since then, kids, parents and craft lovers have turned these little tubes into everything: first art projects, birthday gifts, even wedding keepsakes.
No screens, no mess. Just you, a pegboard, and that magic moment when the iron turns loose beads into something you can hold.
- Screen-free family time
- Handmade gifts that mean more
- Relaxing for grown-ups too
How It Works
Upload or Describe
Start with any photo, or just type an idea like "a smiling corgi".
Get Your Pattern
Bead-by-bead grid with real Perler, Hama and Artkal color codes.
Buy Beads and Iron
Exact shopping list, print at home, iron it, done.
Why PerlerBeadAI
Real Brand Color Codes
Patterns map to the actual Perler, Hama and Artkal bead palettes, so what you buy is what you get.
Text to Pattern Generator
No photo? Describe your idea and the AI Generator designs the pattern for you.
Exact Bead Shopping List
Every pattern ends with a per-color bead count, ready to take to the store.
Every Bead Color You Need
Patterns map to the real Perler, Hama and Artkal palettes. Pick your brand and get exact color codes.
Try It FreeUnlock the Full Bead Studio
Free forever for your first patterns. Go Premium when you want the big boards and the pro exports.
AI on Demand
$0.50 per generation after your 3 daily free tries. Pay only for what you make.
Boards up to 120 × 120
Multi-board projects for wall-size art, not just coasters.
Pro Exports
HD PDF charts plus Excel bead shopping lists, ready for the store run.
CIEDE2000 Colors
Pro color matching that picks the bead that actually looks right.
$49 / year or $39.9 once for the Lifetime Deal
FAQ
Is PerlerBeadAI free?
Yes. The photo pattern converter is free with no signup. The AI Generator includes 3 free tries a day; after that it is $0.50 per generation.
Which bead brands are supported?
Perler, Hama and Artkal. Every pattern uses the real color codes of the brand you choose, so you can buy the exact beads on the list.
Do I need an account?
No. Free patterns work without signup. You only need an account to save projects in the cloud or use a Pro plan.
How do I print and iron the pattern?
Download the pattern, print it at 100% scale, place the beads on your pegboard, then iron with parchment paper. Ironing is an adult step when kids craft along.
Can I sell what I make?
Finished bead art made from your own photos is yours to keep or gift. Patterns themselves are for personal use; see our Terms for commercial use details.
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