BeadDraft vs WinStitch & MacStitch
BeadDraft: free fuse-bead pattern maker that runs in your browser. WinStitch & MacStitch: cross-stitch design software for Windows and Mac.
| BeadDraft | WinStitch & MacStitch | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Tool | Tool |
| Category | Photo to Pattern Converters | Chart Makers for Knitting, Crochet & Cross Stitch |
| Crafts | Cross Stitch | Cross Stitch |
| Pricing | Free | Paid |
| Free option | — | — |
| Free patterns | — | — |
| Beginner friendly | Yes | For experienced makers |
| Ships internationally | — | — |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | |
| 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
WinStitch & MacStitch
Ursa Software makes WinStitch for Windows and MacStitch for macOS, two editions of the same cross-stitch design program. You can draw charts, import photos, choose thread brands and print patterns with symbol keys.
It is one of the few dedicated cross-stitch programs that runs natively on a Mac.
- Chart editor with backstitch and fractional stitches
- Photo import
- Thread brand palettes
- Pattern printing with keys
Based on public information. Check each site for current prices and terms.