Bead pattern editor: design Perler and Hama patterns on a grid
Start from an empty grid instead of a photograph. The editor is a pixel art maker built around real beads: choose a canvas size in beads, pick a brand palette, then paint with a pencil, a fill bucket, a line tool or an eraser. Every swatch on the palette is a bead you can actually buy, so what you draw on screen is what you can place on the pegboard.
- Blank canvas from 8×8 up to multi-board sizes
- Pencil, fill, line and eraser with unlimited undo
- Pegboard guides every 29 beads
How it works
- Choose a canvas size in beads — 29×29 is exactly one pegboard.
- Pick a bead brand so the palette only shows colours you can buy.
- Draw with the pencil, fill, line and eraser tools, zooming in for detail.
- Watch the live bead count and swap colours before you commit.
- Save the design, then print the chart or export it as a PDF.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to install anything?
No. The editor runs in the browser on desktop, tablet and phone. Designs are stored locally on the device you drew them on, so there is nothing to install and no account to create before you start drawing.
What canvas size should I choose?
29×29 beads fills one standard square pegboard and is the usual size for a coaster or a large keychain. For a multi-board picture use multiples of 29, such as 58×58 or 87×58, so the seams fall on board edges.
Can I edit a pattern I converted from a photo?
Yes. Send any converted image into the editor and keep working on it by hand. It is the fastest way to fix eyes and outlines, remove stray single beads, or replace a colour you have run out of before printing.
Does it work with a mouse and with touch?
Both. Draw with a mouse, a trackpad or a finger, and pinch to zoom on touch screens. Undo and redo are always one tap away, so trying a different colour never costs you the work you have already done.
Can I export the design?
Yes. Export a PNG preview for sharing, or a PDF chart with the numbered grid, the colour legend and the bead count per code. Both are free and neither carries a watermark across the artwork.