How do I turn a photo into Perler beads?

Upload your photo to this free pattern maker. It maps every pixel to a real Perler or Hama bead color and shows you exactly how many beads of each color you need.

What is the difference between Perler beads and fuse beads?

Perler is a popular American fuse bead brand. Fuse beads is the general name for this craft — the same 5 mm beads you place on a pegboard and iron together. Hama is the European equivalent; both work with standard pegboards.

What size should I pick for my first project?

Start with One pegboard if you want a quick weekend project. Medium and Large are great when you want more detail or a bigger finished piece.

Is this Perler bead pattern maker free?

Yes — completely free, no signup, no watermark. Everything runs locally in your browser so your photos are never uploaded.

Free Perler Bead Pattern Maker — Photo to Fuse Beads

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Color Detail

Balanced — good for most projects

What are Perler beads (fuse beads)?

Perler beads — also called fuse beads or melty beads — are small plastic beads you arrange on a pegboard to create pixel-style art. When you're done, you iron them with parchment paper and they fuse into a solid piece. It's one of the most popular DIY crafts for characters, pets, logos, and gifts.

How to Make a Perler Bead Pattern from a Photo

Upload your picture — a pet photo, game character, logo, or anything you want as bead art

Pick your project size — start with one pegboard for a quick build, or go bigger for more detail

Check the shopping list — see exactly how many beads of each color to buy

Download the pattern — use the grid view while placing beads, then iron to fuse

Perler vs Hama vs fuse beads

Perler beads — the classic American brand (5 mm midi beads, ~100+ colors)
Hama beads — the European equivalent, same pegboard size
Fuse beads — the general craft name; this tool works for any standard 5 mm melty bead brand

Why use this free pattern maker?

Real bead colors — every pixel maps to an actual Perler or Hama shade, not random RGB

Shopping list included — know what to buy before you start

Pegboard-friendly sizes — from a single-board project to large multi-board art

Private & free — runs entirely in your browser, no signup, no watermark

FAQ

Can I make fuse bead patterns from any image?

Yes — upload JPG, PNG, or WebP photos. Simple subjects with clear shapes work best for your first project.

What supplies do I need?

Fuse beads in the colors from your shopping list, a pegboard, ironing paper, and a household iron.

Is "make beads" the same as Perler beads?

People search "make beads" when they want to create bead art from scratch. This tool helps you skip the hard part — turning a photo into a ready-to-build pattern.

Is my photo uploaded to a server?

No. All processing happens locally in your browser.