Beads Buddy vs BeadCraft

Turn any photo into a fuse bead pattern in seconds. Beads Buddy makes bead art easy. Pick a photo, choose the bead brand you already own, and get a clean, printable pattern ready to bead. No design skills needed. Features - Photo to pattern in seconds. Import any image and every color is matched to a fitting bead in your palette. - Works with the beads you have. Supports Perler, Hama, Artkal and Nabbi, with Midi and Mini sizes. - Full control. Adjust grid size, color count and contrast until the pattern looks exactly right. - PDF export. Print a perfectly sized guide and place it under a transparent pegboard. - Every pegboard shape. Squares, circles, hearts, hexagons and stars. - Free to use. Unlimited patterns and PDF export at no cost. How to make a pattern 1. Pick a clear photo. 2. Open it in Beads Buddy. 3. Choose your grid and bead brand. 4. Adjust until it looks right. 5. Export the PDF guide, bead it, and fuse. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, making a perler, hama or artkal pattern from a photo has never been simpler.

BeadCraft Local helps you turn photos into ready-to-make fuse bead patterns. Import a pet photo, portrait, icon, or any local image, then convert it into a clear bead grid for real craft work. The app maps your image to Artkal S 5mm bead colors, counts the beads you need, and helps you export a printable making plan. Features: • Photo to bead pattern Import a local image and generate a bead grid for your chosen board size and color count. • Real bead color matching Match patterns to Artkal S 5mm colors so your plan is closer to the beads you actually use. • Bead material list See color usage and bead counts before you start making. • Printable PDF export Create clean pattern sheets for printing, sharing, or checking while crafting. • Progress tracking Mark completed beads as you work through larger patterns. • Local privacy Your photos, generated patterns, and project files stay on your device. Great for: • Perler bead and fuse bead makers • Pixel art craft projects • Pet portraits, avatars, charms, gifts, and decorations • Makers who want a private offline photo-to-pattern workflow The free version includes basic pattern creation. Pro unlocks larger boards, printable PDFs, unlimited saved projects, and high-resolution exports.