Perler bead pattern maker

Turn any photo, drawing or pixel art into a ready-to-make fuse bead pattern, with real Perler, Hama and Artkal color codes, bead counts and a printable chart.

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How to make a Perler bead pattern from a picture

BeadBun is a free Perler bead pattern maker that works like an image to Perler beads converter: you bring the picture, the bead pattern generator builds the grid, and you fine-tune it in the built-in editor.

  1. Upload your image. Drop in a PNG, JPG or WEBP. BeadBun checks whether it is pixel art and picks the right mode automatically.
  2. Choose your beads. Select the brand you use and, if you like, a starter kit so the pattern only uses colors you own.
  3. Adjust size and colors. For photos, set the width in beads and the maximum number of colors. Fewer colors make the design easier to build and cheaper to buy.
  4. Touch it up. Paint, erase or swap colors directly on the pattern, with undo.
  5. Download and build. Save a numbered chart with symbols and a color legend, print it, or export a shopping list with the exact bead count for every color.

A Perler bead pattern creator built for real beads

Most image-to-bead converters just shrink your picture. BeadBun matches every bead to the closest real color using the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, the same perceptual metric used in printing and textiles, so skin tones, pastels and dark outlines stay readable once ironed.

Tips for turning a picture into Perler beads

Perler bead pattern maker FAQ

Is BeadBun free?+

Yes. The pattern generator is free to use with no sign-up and no watermark on your charts.

Do you upload or keep my pictures?+

No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser, so your image never leaves your device.

Which bead brands are supported?+

Perler (5mm), Perler Mini, Hama Midi, Hama Maxi, Artkal S, Artkal C and Nabbi. Every color in the pattern is a real bead color with its official code, so you can buy exactly what you need.

What is the difference between Pixel art and Picture mode?+

Pixel art mode detects the pixel grid in sprite art (even when it was upscaled or saved as JPG) and turns each pixel into exactly one bead. Picture mode shrinks any photo or drawing to the width you choose and simplifies it to a limited number of bead colors.

How big will my finished piece be?+

Standard Perler, Hama Midi and Artkal S beads are about 5mm, so a 29×29 pattern is roughly 14.5cm (5.7in) square — one large square pegboard. BeadBun shows the finished size and the number of pegboards for every pattern.

Can I only use the colors I already own?+

Yes. Pick a starter kit under “Colors I have” (for example the Perler Multi-Mix jar) or cap the number of colors, and the pattern will only use those beads.

Free Perler bead patterns to start from

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