Artkal bead pattern generator

Turn pictures and pixel art into Artkal bead patterns with real Artkal color codes, bead counts and a printable chart.

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Artkal bead patterns with a big palette

With nearly 200 colors in the S series, Artkal is a great choice for detailed portraits and pet photos. The Artkal bead pattern generator picks the closest Artkal shade for every bead, and the Max colors slider keeps your shopping list short while still using the best matches.

Artkal S (5mm) or Artkal C mini (2.6mm)

Artkal S beads are the standard 5mm midi size, interchangeable with Perler and Hama Midi. Artkal C mini beads are 2.6mm, so the same pattern comes out about half the size, which suits jewelry, small portraits and very detailed designs. Switch between the two series and the finished size and color codes update instantly.

Make an Artkal pattern from a photo

  1. Upload a photo and crop it to the subject. For busy photos, turn on Cut out the subject.
  2. Choose Artkal S or Artkal C and set the width in beads.
  3. Lower the number of colors until the pattern still looks right; fewer colors means fewer bags to buy.
  4. Download the printable chart and the Artkal shopping list.

See all colors in the Artkal S color chart and the Artkal C color chart, or try a free bead pattern.

Artkal bead pattern FAQ

Which Artkal bead series are supported?+

Artkal S (5mm midi) and Artkal C (2.6mm mini). Pick the series in the Brand menu and the pattern uses its official color codes.

Why choose Artkal beads for photo patterns?+

Artkal has one of the largest color ranges of any fuse bead brand, which helps with skin tones and smooth shading in photo patterns.

Do Artkal beads fit Perler pegboards?+

Artkal S beads are 5mm and fit standard Perler and Hama pegboards. Artkal C mini beads are 2.6mm and need mini pegboards.