Turn Any PhotoInto a Craft Pattern
Turn Any Photo Into
a Craft Pattern
Crochet, cross-stitch, knitting, embroidery, diamond painting — professional patterns in seconds with CIEDE2000 color matching.
Free to try · No signup needed · Watermarked download available to everyone
How it works
Upload
Drop any photo — JPG, PNG, or WebP up to 10MB.
Configure
Pick craft type, grid size, colors, and stitch style.
Generate
Get your pattern with color legend and symbol chart.
Download
Export as HD PNG or professional PDF with thread estimates.
How we compare
Built for the parts other generators skip
Crafters on Reddit compare these tools constantly. Here's what actually differs — specific to finished-pattern usability, not feature counts.
| Feature | ArtPatt | Pic2Pat | StitchFiddle | KnitPro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIEDE2000 perceptual color matching | Yes | RGB | RGB | Basic |
| Confetti reduction (isolated stitches) | 4 levels | No | Partial | No |
| Stitch aspect ratio compensation | Per craft | No | Square only | No |
| Printable PDF with legend + yarn quantities | Yes | No | Paid tier | No |
| Floyd–Steinberg dithering | Yes | No | No | No |
| Backstitch edge detection | Auto | No | Manual only | No |
| Supported craft types | 8 | 3 | 2 | Knitting |
| Save + progress tracking | Free | No | Paid | No |
| Price (one-time lifetime option) | $59.99 | N/A | Subscription | N/A |
Based on public feature documentation as of April 2026 — we'll keep this honest as competitors change.
Popular projects
What are you making?
Pet Portrait
Turn your dog or cat photo into a crochet, cross-stitch, or diamond painting pattern. Etsy commissions run $10–40.
Start this project →Tapestry Crochet
Optimized for SC stitches with heavy confetti reduction and yarn carry calculations.
Start this project →C2C Blanket
DC tile pattern with dithering for smooth gradients — perfect for throws and afghans.
Start this project →Diamond Painting
Round or square drills, DMC color codes, symbol charts — beginner-friendly.
Start this project →Craft Types
8 Craft Types Supported
Start with a dedicated landing page for your craft, then jump into the generator when you're ready.
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Pricing
Simple Pricing
Free
Generate, save, and come back to work on projects over weeks
- ✓Generate unlimited patterns
- ✓Save patterns to your account
- ✓Track row-by-row progress
- ✓Try all 8 craft types
- ✓Watermarked PNG download
- ✓No credit card required