makepixel

Turn photos into pixel art in seconds with MakePixel, a free online pixel art converter and bead pattern maker. Drop in any image, set the width in pixels or beads, and MakePixel handles the rest: smart downsampling, perceptual colour matching against real Perler, Hama and Artkal bead palettes, and an optional dithering mode that preserves detail in skies, skin tones and other gradients. The result is a clean, printable grid with numbered divisions, a per-colour bead count and a shopping-ready materials list. Ideal for perler bead art, cross-stitch charts, sprite mock-ups and game assets. Works entirely in the browser on desktop and mobile, with one-click PNG export and no account required.