PixelBead vs PicoBead

Transform your photos and images into ready-to-use fuse bead patterns in seconds! Whether you love Perler, Artkal, Hama, or Pin Dou, PixelBead makes it effortless to create custom pegboard templates from your camera roll or favorite graphics. KEY FEATURES 1. Image to Bead Grid: Convert any photo or visual into a 1:1 pixel art pattern tailored to your target grid size. 2. Exact Color Matching: Automatically map pixels to real-world bead palettes (Perler, Artkal, Hama, and more). 3. Smart Shopping List: Get precise bead counts by color ID before you start so you never run out mid-project. 4. Crafting Mode: Track your placement color-by-color so you never lose your spot. 5. Custom Boards: Support for single standard pegboards (29x29) or multi-board grid layouts for large masterpiece projects. Turn your favorite photos, anime characters, and designs into physical pixel art today with PixelBead!

Turn any photo or illustration into a practical fuse-bead pattern. PicoBead is designed for makers, crafters, and pixel-art fans. Create clear patterns while keeping control over every important detail. CREATE YOUR PATTERN • Import a photo, illustration, or pixel-art image • Choose from three fuse-bead color palettes • Adjust the number of beads across • Limit the maximum number of colors • Fine-tune color intensity, detail, and smoothing • Apply error diffusion for more natural color transitions SMART BACKGROUND REMOVAL Automatically isolate the main subject and remove unwanted background areas. Empty cells remain transparent in your exported PNG. PLAN EVERY BEAD • Preview the pattern with optional bead holes • Zoom in to inspect individual positions • View matched color names and color codes • See the exact quantity required for every color • Check the total bead count before you begin EXPORT AND CREATE Save your finished pattern as a high-resolution PNG for printing, sharing, or referencing while you build. PRIVATE ON-DEVICE PROCESSING Your photos, color matching, pattern generation, and exports are processed directly on your device. Your source images do not need to be uploaded to a server. Start with 10 image conversions. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks unlimited conversions.