BeadDraft vs Pic2Pat
BeadDraft: free fuse-bead pattern maker that runs in your browser. Pic2Pat: free online photo to cross-stitch pattern converter.
| BeadDraft | Pic2Pat | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Tool | Tool |
| Category | Photo to Pattern Converters | Photo to Pattern Converters |
| Crafts | Cross Stitch | Cross Stitch |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Free option | — | — |
| Free patterns | — | — |
| Beginner friendly | Yes | Yes |
| Ships internationally | — | — |
| Platforms | Web | |
| Formats | — | |
| Based in | — | — |
| Visit | Visit |
BeadDraft
BeadDraft turns a photo or text into an editable fuse-bead pattern. Crop the image, choose the grid width and number of colours, then clean up stray beads and swap colours by hand. Exports include a printable PDF chart, a PNG, a CSV bead list and a project file. Free, no account, and images are processed on your device. Still labelled a prototype by its maker.
- Photo or text to bead pattern
- 103-colour bead palette
- Colour replace and stray-bead cleanup
- PDF, PNG and CSV export
Pic2Pat
Pic2Pat turns an uploaded photo into a cross-stitch pattern. You choose the pattern size and number of colours, and it generates a printable chart with a floss list.
It is a quick way to test whether a photo will work as a cross-stitch before you buy software.
- Photo upload
- Choose size and number of colours
- Printable chart with floss list
Based on public information. Check each site for current prices and terms.