Turn any photo into a cross stitch pattern
Real DMC thread colors, a symbol chart, and a printable PDF with a floss key that counts every stitch — from your own photo, in a couple of minutes.
How it works
Upload a photo — or describe a design
Any image works: pets, portraits, landscapes, favourite characters. No photo? Describe an idea and the AI drafts it for you.
We match real DMC colors
The converter maps every stitch to genuine DMC numbers with perceptual colour matching, so skin tones and shading stay natural. You choose the size and colour count.
Print a chart and floss key
The PDF includes the symbol chart, a floss key with DMC numbers and stitch counts, backstitch outlines, and the finished size for your fabric count.
Made for cross stitchers
The full DMC palette
Charts use official DMC numbers, so buying floss (or matching to Anchor) is straightforward.
Symbols, colour, or both
Switch the chart between colour blocks, printable symbols, or a hybrid — and add backstitch outlines for detail.
Realistic stitch preview
A realistic view renders your design as worked cross stitches on Aida, so you see the finished piece before you thread a needle.
Works on your phone
Design on the sofa, stitch from the chart anywhere. The editor runs in any browser, nothing to install.
Frequently asked questions
Your first pattern is free
Upload a photo, pick your size, and print a chart you can actually stitch from — with the exact DMC threads to buy.
Start now