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Turn your photo into an Artkal bead pattern

Pick a photo, logo or drawing and BeadDot turns it into a pegboard pattern with real Artkal S color codes. See right away how many pegboards it takes and how many beads of each color to buy.

  • 199 Artkal S (5 mm) color codes
  • Pegboard count and beads per color
  • Edit, save and place it row by row

JPG, PNG, WebP · Processed in your browser, never uploaded.

From photo to ironed artwork in three steps

  1. Choose your image

    Photos with a plain background, game characters, logos and drawings give the best results.

  2. Set the size and colors

    29 beads wide fits one large square pegboard; for bigger pieces pick 58 and put four pegboards side by side.

  3. Place and iron

    Place the beads row by row with follow mode, cover them with ironing paper and iron on medium heat.

How many pegboards does a pattern take?

Artkal S beads are 5 mm, and a standard large square pegboard holds 29 × 29 beads. The converter works out how many pegboards your pattern spans.

  • 15 × 15 · 1 pegboard

    Keychains, magnets and badges. About 3 in.

  • 29 × 29 · 1 large square pegboard

    Coasters and small pictures. About 5.7 in.

  • 58 × 58 · 4 pegboards (2 × 2)

    Portraits and wall art. About 11.4 in.

Every Artkal S color code, with its closest Perler matches: Artkal colors · Perler colors · Hama colors

Converting is only the start

Most converters hand you a picture and stop there. In BeadDot the pattern stays in your account as a project you can edit.

  • Edit bead by bead

    Clean up the conversion with brush, fill, selection and mirror tools; undo history keeps every step.

  • Place it row by row

    Follow mode shows the next bead and its color and saves your place, so you never get lost on a big piece.

  • Get the bead list

    See how many beads of each color you need, compare them with the colors you own and print it all as a PDF.

  • Real color codes

    Colors come from the 199 shades of the Artkal S series, so you can buy them by code.

Tips for a better Artkal bead picture

  • Crop the picture to its subject first; empty background is wasted beads.
  • Fewer colors make a cleaner pattern. 6–10 colors are usually enough for a character.
  • Iron on medium heat without steam, in small circles for 10–20 seconds; stop once the beads melt slightly into each other.
  • Let the piece cool under a heavy book after ironing so it stays flat.

Frequently asked questions

Is the photo to Artkal bead pattern converter free?

Yes. The converter, the pattern editor and follow mode are free, there are no ads and you don’t need an account to start.

Which Artkal series does it use?

Colors come from Artkal’s 5 mm S series; our list has 199 colors. Artkal’s 2.6 mm mini series use different codes.

Can I mix Artkal with Perler or Hama beads?

Artkal S, Perler and Hama Midi beads are all 5 mm and sit on the same square pegboards. Each color page shows the closest Perler match.

Is my image uploaded to a server?

No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser. Only when you choose “Edit and start placing beads” is the resulting pattern saved to your account; the image itself is never stored.

Pick a photo and your first Artkal pattern is ready

Nothing to install, no account needed. Keep the pattern in your account and keep placing beads whenever you like.

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