Real DMC thread colours
The cross stitch pattern generator maps the image to DMC floss codes, so the digital chart connects to thread you can actually buy.
Free online tool
Cross stitch pattern generator
Convert a photo or picture into a cross stitch pattern with real DMC thread colours. StitchBitz is a free cross stitch chart maker and photo-to-pattern tool that creates an editable, printable chart in your browser.
Photo to cross stitchFree pattern makerDMC colour matchingPDF + JPG download
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Turn a photo into a cross stitch pattern
Upload a photo or image to make a cross stitch pattern
100% free · PNG, JPG, HEIC
or drag a file anywhere
A chart you can actually stitch
A free cross stitch pattern maker for photos
A useful cross stitch pattern maker simplifies the picture, matches it to real thread, and gives you control over the final chart.
Cleaner, easier-to-stitch charts
Tune stitchability to smooth noisy areas and reduce scattered confetti stitches without losing the shape of your subject.
Private browser processing
The photo to cross stitch conversion happens on your device. There is no upload, account, or server-side image storage.
Edit before you download
Refine colours, remove stitches, add detail, check the floss list, and export the finished pattern as a PDF or JPG.
Worked examples
See a photo become a pattern
Explore finished charts made with the same photo to cross stitch workflow. Open an example to inspect its materials, edit the pattern, or download a printable chart.
How it works
Make a cross stitch pattern in four steps
Start with a photo, adjust the chart for your fabric and stitching style, then download the pattern you want to make.
Read the complete photo-to-pattern guideUpload a photo or picture
Choose a clear JPG, PNG, HEIC, or WebP image. Pets, portraits, flowers, and simple objects work especially well.
Frame the subject
Crop and position the part of the image you want to stitch, then choose the finished size and Aida fabric count.
Generate and refine
Create the chart, adjust the stitchability and DMC palette, and make manual edits until the pattern feels right for your project.
Download your pattern
Export a print-ready PDF with symbols, floss details, and project information, or download a high-resolution JPG chart.
Good to know
Cross stitch converter FAQ
Learn how the free cross stitch pattern generator handles your photo, colours, edits, and downloads.
Is there a free cross stitch pattern generator?
Yes. StitchBitz is a free cross stitch pattern maker: upload a photo, generate an editable DMC chart, and download a PDF or JPG without an account.
Can I convert a photo to cross stitch?
Yes. Upload a JPG, PNG, HEIC, or WebP photo and StitchBitz converts the image into a counted cross stitch chart. You can crop the picture, choose a finished size, and tune how much detail the pattern keeps.
Does the cross stitch converter store my photo?
No. Image processing and pattern generation run in your browser, so your photo stays on your device and is not uploaded to StitchBitz.
What do I get when I make a cross stitch pattern?
You get an editable chart mapped to real DMC floss colours, plus a printable PDF with the symbol chart, floss list, and project details. A high-resolution JPG chart is also available.
Ready to create your own cross stitch pattern?
Use the generator above, or browse free patterns and learn how to choose a photo that converts cleanly.