# Handy Beads — Pixel to perler bead templates

> Pixel to perler bead templates (iPhone/iPad app by Menglong Li.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-beads/id6746447089 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Menglong Li](https://appshunter.io/developer/1251433661)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 115 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Hong Kong SAR China)
- Released: 2025-12-14
- Data updated: 2026-01-07
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-beads/id6746447089/reviews.md

## What is Handy Beads?

Handy Beads is a template design tool tailored for fuse bead and pixel art enthusiasts.

Core Features & Highlights:

- Two-Handed Drawing Mode. Paint, fill, and edit fluidly on screen using both hands, just like using a game controller. No extra Apple Pencil needed—enjoy intuitive control and freeform creation.

- Smart Photo-to-Pixel Conversion. Import any photo or image with one tap for intelligent pixelation and pre-processing. Easily adjust the color palette and pixel size to get a draft quickly, saving you significant time on sketching.

- Professional Pixel Editing Tools. A full suite of tools including brushes, shapes, multi-layer management, outlining, and color replacement gives you pixel-perfect control to refine and optimize your template.

- Multi-Brand Template Export. Once complete, export your design with one tap to a shopping list and assembly guide formatted for popular bead brands like MARD, Panpan, Manman, COCO, and Mi Xiaowo. We will continually update to support more brands.

- A constantly updated pixel art asset library, providing you with a steady stream of creative inspiration.

We understand your passion and every step of your creative process.
Handy Beads — Making template design the most enjoyable part of your bead crafting journey.

Happy creating!


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2026-01-06

1. Easier way to switch color；
2. Download shared pixel art project from all the world；

### 1.0.4 — 2025-12-26

fix bug：import image failed;
new feature: pick color in shape tools;

### 1.0.3 — 2025-12-24

Pixel Layer new function：horizonal flip & vertical flip

### 1.0 — 2025-12-09

No release notes.

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