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Magnus Shaffer
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Why I Built Pixtern — Free Photo-to-Pattern Tools for Beads, Pixel Art & Crochet

I wanted a simple way to turn any photo into a craft-ready pattern — without installing software or creating an account.

So I built Pixtern: a free browser tool that converts images into Perler bead, pixel art, Minecraft, crochet, and kinusaiga patterns, with real color codes and piece counts.

What it does

  • Upload a photo → get a printable pattern
  • Real brand color codes and counts (so you know what to buy)
  • 767+ free ready-made patterns to browse
  • No sign-up, no download — it runs in the browser

Who it’s for

  • Perler / fuse bead makers
  • Pixel artists and Minecraft builders
  • Crochet and yarn craft hobbyists
  • Anyone who wants a pattern from a photo in a few clicks

Try it

Open https://pixtern.com, upload an image, or browse free patterns.

If you find it useful, feel free to share it with other makers. Feedback welcome.

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