Image to Pixel Grid turns any photo into a readable pixel grid, compact color palette, and paint-by-number guide — perfect for perler beads, cross-stitch, and hand-painted pixel art.
Drop an image here or click to upload
JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, HEIC — up to 50 MB
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Conversion runs entirely in your browser — your image never leaves your device.
An Image to Pixel Grid converter reshapes your photo into a square cell map you can recreate by hand — with numbered colors and a matching palette so you never guess placement or shades. Upload JPG, PNG, WebP, or HEIC, pick grid size (32×32 to 128×128) and color count (8–16), then export PNG previews. Everything runs locally in your browser; your image never leaves your device.
Each grid cell becomes one bead — pick a small grid and a limited palette for pegboard patterns.
Low color counts become stitch charts: one square per stitch, the palette as your thread list.
Turn portraits, logos, and album covers into simplified pixel references you can copy by hand.
Create readable patterns for life-sim painting, map art, room posters, and custom decorative designs.
Bold album art with centered subjects works great — reduce colors while keeping the main silhouette.
Cute compact subjects with clear edges convert cleanly into small icon-sized grids.
Drop your image, photo, or screenshot. HEIC from iPhone is supported.
Pick 32×32, 64×64, or 128×128 — balance detail against painting time.
Select 8, 12, or 16 colors for a cleaner palette that is easier to follow.
Preview the pixel grid and paint-by-number guide, then download PNG files.
Paint the design section by section using the numbered guide as your map.
Upload a photo and reshape it into a clear square grid. Smaller grids for icons, larger grids when you need more detail.
Similar tones are grouped into a compact palette — 8 colors for simple icons, 12 for balanced designs, 16 for extra shading.
Each cell is numbered to match the palette so you can recreate the design section by section without guessing colors.
Your photo never leaves your device. All processing uses the HTML5 canvas locally.
Toggle grid lines on the pixel preview to see block boundaries for hand-placing pixels, beads, or stitches.
An Image to Pixel Grid converter turns a photo into a square pixel grid you can recreate by hand. This tool also adds a color palette and a paint-by-number guide so you do not have to guess grid size, colors, or placement.
Use 32×32 for simple icons, 64×64 for balanced designs, and 128×128 for detailed pictures. Smaller grids are faster to paint; larger grids keep more detail.
Choose 8 colors for simple icons, 12 for balanced designs, and 16 when you want extra shading. More colors can improve the image but also make the guide harder to follow.
No — conversion runs entirely in your browser. Your file never leaves your device.
Download the pixel grid preview and the numbered guide as crisp PNG files.
Yes. The tool reduces detail, fits your image into a square grid, and creates a smaller color palette. It works best with good contrast, a simple background, and a clear focal point.
The guide shows each grid cell numbered to match the color palette. Follow the numbers row by row to recreate the design without manually matching every shade.
