# DrillGrid: Diamond Painting — Photo to DMC Pattern Maker

> Photo to DMC Pattern Maker (iPhone/iPad app by SAMUEL NNAEMEKA ON YE JI.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drillgrid-diamond-painting/id6803132740 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SAMUEL NNAEMEKA ON YE JI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875980282)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 89 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-28
- Data updated: 2026-09-18
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drillgrid-diamond-painting/id6803132740/reviews.md

## What is DrillGrid?

Turn Any Photo Into a Custom Pattern in Seconds

DrillGrid instantly transforms your favorite photos into precise, printable patterns for diamond painting, cross-stitch, and beading. Get smart DMC color matching and professional-grade exports right from your phone.

KEY FEATURES

Smart DMC Matching: Auto-map colors to standard DMC codes using intelligent color quantization and adjustable detail profiles (Minimal, Balanced, or Max Detail).

Custom Canvases: Choose between round or square drills, select popular preset dimensions, or input custom sizes in centimeters or inches.

Pro Exports: Generate print-ready multi-page PDFs complete with symbol keys and DMC charts, or export infinitely scalable Vector EPS files.

Palette Studio: Build, save, and fine-tune custom color palettes to match the exact drill kits you already own.

Interactive Inspector: Pan, zoom, and tap any drill on your digital canvas to instantly view its symbol, DMC number, and grid coordinates and edit it.

High-Res Previews: Save and share crystal-clear pattern previews before you export.

HOW IT WORKS

Upload: Select any photo from your library.

Customize: Set your canvas size, drill type, and color palette.

Export: Generate, save, and print your pattern.

Free to create and preview.

DrillGrid is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any thread or craft brand. Thread color numbers referenced are for compatibility purposes only.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DrillGrid Pro (1 Month) | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro Access | $39.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.3 — 2026-09-14

What's New in This Version

 Mystery Canvas Mode Reveal your diamond painting one section at a time — Mystery Canvas hides the full pattern until you're ready, keeping the creative surprise alive as you paint.

Custom Drill Count per Palette Color You can now set exactly how many drills you own for each color in your palette. DrillGrid will instantly flag any shortages so you always know if you have enough before you start.

Special Drill Finishes AB (Aurora Borealis), metallic, glow-in-the-dark, and other specialty drill finishes are now fully supported.

### 1.1.2 — 2026-09-12

• Quick Sign-In for Returning Users: Easily sign in right from the welcome screen to instantly access your saved patterns and subscription.
• Pinch & Zoom Canvas: Zoom into your diamond charts to inspect individual DMC drill symbols, color keys, and grid details with ease.
• Smoother Pattern Generation: Added real-time calculation progress so you know exactly when your pattern is ready.
• Performance & Stability: Upgraded core libraries and improved subscription synchronization for an even smoother crafting experience.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-09-07

DrillGrid 1.1.1 introduces crisper canvas symbol rendering, refined color quantization gradients, interactive zoom hints, pattern management feedback, and performance optimizations.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-09-01

What's New in Version 1.1.0
Vector EPS Exports – Export diamond painting charts as professional, infinitely scalable vector EPS files ready for production and printing.
Custom Canvas Sizes – Design patterns in any custom dimension (cm or inches) with live drill count and dimension calculators.
Refined Onboarding Experience – Seamless guided setup to help you craft your first diamond art pattern in seconds.
Custom Color Palettes & Legend Enhancements – Create, fine-tune, and preview custom DMC palettes with complete symbol mappings.
Performance & Polish – Faster multi-page PDF generation, smooth canvas gestures, and stability improvements.

### 1.0 — 2026-08-28

No release notes.

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