BeadPattern is a free online pixel art maker that turns photos into clean, editable pixel grids with adjustable size, color palettes, and printable PNG export.
β Upload any photo and convert it to crisp pixel art in seconds
β Choose from Perler, Hama, Minecraft, and custom palettes for retro or craft-ready output
β Edit pixel by pixel, then export a high-quality PNG pattern β free to start
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Supported formats: JPG, PNG, WebP
BeadPattern's free make pixel art tool converts any photo into real pixel art β not a blurry filter. It downsamples your image to a pixel grid, maps colors to a chosen palette, and lets you refine every cell before exporting a crisp PNG.
Built for creators who need clean grids, not just a retro filter overlay.
Map photos to limited color palettes for retro game, bead, or craft-ready output.
Control grid density from fine detail to chunky mosaic blocks.
Download PNG patterns with grid lines, or hand-edit individual pixels before export.
Drag and drop an image or click to upload. Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, and GIF up to 10MB.
Adjust grid size for fine or chunky pixel art. Pick a palette and reduce color count for retro styles.
Use the live preview and manual edit mode to perfect your design, then export a crisp PNG.
Turn a photo into a blueprint you can actually use β in games, on pegboards, in thread, or online.
Use the Minecraft palette to turn any picture into map art you can recreate in-game.
Perler / HamaEach pixel becomes one bead. Export a grid with color codes and bead counts.
Cross stitchLow color counts become printable charts with DMC colors and symbol grids.
Retro styleShrink to a chunky grid with a limited palette for bold 8-bit and 16-bit aesthetics.
AvatarsMake crunchy pixel avatars for Discord, streams, or social profiles from any selfie.
SpritesConvert concept art or photos into editable sprite grids for indie game projects.
Turn photos into editable pixel grids for game sprites, Discord avatars, Perler bead patterns, cross-stitch charts, and Minecraft map art. This hub page exposes the full editor β palettes, manual edits, and PNG export in one place.
Blur and mosaic filters soften pixels. BeadPattern downsamples to a fixed grid and maps each cell to a palette color, so edges stay sharp and every block is countable and editable.
Choose Perler, Hama, Artkal, Minecraft block colors, DMC-style floss palettes, or custom sets. Craft palettes help each pixel map to a real material color when you plan physical builds.
Upload JPG, PNG, GIF, or WebP (up to 10MB), set pixel size with the slider, pick a palette, preview live, then export PNG or open the manual editor to fix individual cells.
Dominant color picks the most common color in each cell β best for bold graphic art and retro looks. Average color blends the mean RGB value β better for smoother skin tones and gradual shading.
Yes. Select the Minecraft or Perler palette here for a quick grid. For block material lists, open Pixel Art for Minecraft. For pegboard-ready counts, try the Perler Beads Pattern Maker.
Stay here for the full toolkit. Use Image to Pixel Art for file-format-focused conversion, Pixel Art Converter for strict quantization control, Avatar Maker for Discord squares, Photo to Pixel Art for portraits, or Retro Maker for Game Boy style.
Yes. Upload from your camera roll in a mobile browser, adjust sliders, and export without installing an app. Fine pixel editing is easier on a tablet or desktop.
Start at 64 for a balanced default. Use 32β48 for avatars and chunky retro art. Use 80β120 when you need more detail in portraits or busy scenes.
Yes. Open the editor to paint individual cells, swap palette colors, and fix outlines before export. History lets you reopen recent projects and continue editing.
Uploading and generating pixel art is free in your browser. Free exports may include a watermark; Pro plans and export credits unlock high-resolution, watermark-free PNG downloads.
Yes. Upload a JPG, PNG, GIF, or WebP image, adjust pixel size and palette settings, then refine the editable grid before exporting PNG.
Upload a photo and turn it into clean pixel art β free to try
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