Design your grid, then follow it bead by bead.
Start with an image, try our sample, or draw on a blank grid.
Four simple steps
Upload an image, choose the grid, refine the colors, and take a practical plan to your craft table.
Choose a JPG, PNG, or WebP with a clear subject and good contrast.
Choose a size preset or adjust the width and color limit. The grid updates automatically.
Let Meltbead match the image to bead colors, then draw, fill, or replace colors. Follow pattern mode tracks your bead placement.
Export a PNG, print or save a PDF, and download a CSV color list with exact bead counts.
Need a closer walkthrough? Read how to turn a photo into a bead pattern and how to read and print the finished chart.
From pixels to pegboard
The tool keeps the pattern editable and the material plan visible from the moment you generate it.
Matches sampled pixels to the selected reference palette.
Inspect coordinates, zoom, erase, recolor, and undo.
See exact totals and download a CSV material list.
Images are processed locally and no sign-up is required.
Perler color data
The maker’s Perler option uses the 103 product codes in the MIT-licensed BeadColors reference dataset. Some codes are older and may no longer be sold individually; check Perler’s current catalog before buying.
The RGB values are screen approximations. Lighting, dye lots, and ironing can change the apparent color, so compare critical shades with beads you own.
Brand compatibility
The Bead brand menu has exactly seven choices: Perler 103, Hama 92, Artkal 199, Nabbi 30, and MARD 185, 221, or 291. The material list uses the selected set’s codes. Compare shades in the brand color charts and plan dimensions with the bead size calculator.
The MARD 185 set is a subset of 221; the 291 set adds special-effect codes. Transparent and effect finishes have approximate flat RGB previews, so compare the real beads before buying.
Pattern maker help
Yes. The generator, editable grid, PNG export, printable PDF, and CSV material list are free and do not require an account.
Yes. Upload a JPG, PNG, or WebP and Meltbead converts it into a bead grid using automatic color matching.
Choose 16 to 96 beads wide. Height follows the source image ratio, up to 240 beads. Crop very tall images or use a smaller width.
The brand menu offers the 103-color Perler reference shown in the selector. The dataset includes some older codes, so check availability before buying.
Yes. Drag to draw or erase, fill connected areas, replace a color, and undo or redo. Parameter changes update the grid automatically and enter the same undo history.
Yes. Choose Print / PDF to open an A4 tiled pattern with a material key and assembly map, then print or save as PDF. A black-and-white symbol option is available.
No. Images, the current grid and placement progress are saved locally in this browser so you can resume later. Use Settings → Saved work → Remove saved drafts to clear them.
