Turn Your Favorite Photo into a Custom Needlepoint Pattern

The easiest photo to needlepoint pattern converter online. Upload any image and get a custom pattern for mono canvas in 12, 14, or 18 mesh, with a complete thread guide for tent stitch, continental, or basketweave. Also supports cross stitch and (soon) diamond painting.

Sign up for free to save your patterns and get your first pattern credit included.

See how our needlepoint converter works

Example custom needlepoint pattern made from a photo
Demo video preview

The Photo to Cross Stitch Pattern Converter

PhotoToStitch is an online cross stitch pattern maker that converts photos into stitchable patterns. Upload any picture and our converter maps each pixel to a real DMC thread color, reduces single-stitch "confetti", and outputs an editable pattern with a complete bill of materials.

Use it as a picture to cross stitch converter, a needlepoint pattern generator, or to create a custom cross stitch pattern from a photo as a gift. Free preview, only pay when you are ready to stitch.

Sign up for free to save your patterns and build a personal library. Purchase a single pattern when you are ready, or subscribe for 20 patterns a month.

Any Photo. Many Crafts. The Universal Pattern Generator

Whether you prefer cross-stitch, needlepoint, or diamond painting, we have you covered with professional-quality patterns.

Cross Stitch

Full Cross, Half Cross, Backstitch on Aida Cloth (14, 16, 18 Count)

Needlepoint

Tent Stitch, Continental, Basketweave on Mono Canvas (12, 14, 18 Mesh)

Diamond Painting

Square or Round Drills on Specialized Adhesive Canvas (coming soon)

Stop Counting. Start Stitching.

Our proprietary algorithm reduces frustrating single-stitch confetti, creating clean, logical patterns that are a joy to complete. The Digital Canvas allows for further customezation and pattern edits.

Traditional Patterns

Scattered single stitches, confusing color placement, frustrating to complete

PhotoToStitch Patterns

Clean color blocks, logical progression, enjoyable stitching experience

Interactive digital cross stitch pattern canvas with editable stitches and colors

Your Custom Canvas in 3 Easy Steps

Upload a photo to the cross stitch pattern editor

Upload & Customize

Sign up or use the preview flow to upload your photo and use our intuitive tools to select colors and canvas type.

Preview of a cross stitch pattern converted from a photo

Generate Preview & Checkout

We generate a preview pattern. Review it and complete checkout to get instant access for the full Digital Canvas experience.

Interactive digital cross stitch pattern canvas

Access Digital Canvas

Get instant access to your detailed digital pattern, bill of materials, and edit individual stitches and colors.

More Than a Hobby: The Ultimate Handmade Gift

Create personalized heirlooms for weddings, anniversaries, new babies, or just because. Every stitch tells a story.

Ready to Create Your Heirloom?

Transform your favorite photo into a beautiful, confetti-improved cross-stitch or needlepoint pattern today.

Upload Your Photo