Color that feels right
Colors are compared in perceptual Lab space, helping faces, skies, and gradients stay more natural.
Free Perler bead pattern maker
Turn photos into bead-ready patterns.
Upload a photo. Tune the detail. Get a clean pattern matched to real Perler colors—with the exact bead list built in.
Private by design. Your image never leaves this browser.
Your pattern starts here
Choose a photo on the left. We will map every cell to a real Perler color.
Pattern size—
beads—
Colors used—
29×29 boards—
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Color & bead list
Built around the pegboard
Less guesswork. More time making.
Color matching, cleanup, and board counts all answer decisions you face before the first bead is placed.
Fewer frustrating specks
Confetti cleanup folds lonely beads and rare colors into the surrounding pattern at the strength you choose.
A list you can shop from
Get Perler color codes, exact bead counts, and the number of 29×29 pegboards you will need.
Perler, without the guesswork
A cleaner route from photo to pegboard.
The converter is tuned for buildable fuse-bead patterns, not merely a pixelated preview.
Choose detail for the distance
A 58-bead width spans two standard Perler boards and suits portraits or medium wall pieces. Smaller widths produce bolder icons; larger widths preserve facial features and fine edges.
Treat the palette as physical material
The preview uses digital approximations of Perler Midi colors. Check important skin, hair, and background shades against beads under your own lighting before buying a full quantity.
Clean before you fuse
Medium cleanup is a practical starting point because it removes single-bead noise without flattening every small highlight. Strong cleanup works best for graphic artwork and fast builds.
Good to know
Clear answers,
before you start.
How do I turn a photo into a Perler bead pattern?
Choose a clear photo, set the bead width and color limit, then generate. PixelSkein maps the image to Perler colors and prepares a bead list and PNG.
What size should I choose for a Perler pattern?
Start at 58 beads wide for two 29-bead pegboards. Go smaller for simple icons and larger for portraits or detailed scenes.
What is confetti in a bead pattern?
Confetti is an isolated bead or tiny color patch that forces extra color changes. Cleanup replaces those specks with nearby colors.
Should I use dithering with Perler beads?
Usually leave it off for cleaner placement. Turn it on for soft gradients when alternating bead colors is acceptable.
Are the Perler color matches exact?
They are perceptual matches to a cross-checked digital palette. Physical plastic still varies with lighting, display calibration, finish, and production batch.
Does PixelSkein upload my photo?
No. Image decoding, conversion, preview, and PNG export all happen locally in your browser.