New canvas

Turn a photo into a needlepoint canvas.

Choose a photo and a few canvas details. We’ll make the stitchable pattern.

  1. 1 Photo
  2. 2 Canvas
  3. 3 Colors
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Choose your photo

Clear subjects and simple backgrounds make the easiest patterns.

Drop a photo here or choose from your device · JPG, PNG, WebP, or HEIC
Preview
Project size

Sizes that would stretch or distort your image have been disabled. Use the Custom button to set your own dimensions.

Canvas mesh
Dimensions

Your pattern

Needlepoint canvas

Take this pattern with you

Save the numbered stitch chart as a PNG. Spreadsheet and preview files are optional.

From photo to canvas

Make a needlepoint pattern from your own photo

Needlepoint Maker turns the pixels in a photo into one square per canvas intersection. Choose a finished size, select 13 or 18 mesh, limit the palette, and download a grid you can follow while stitching. Conversion happens on your device, so the photo itself is never uploaded.

  1. Choose a clear photo.Simple shapes, good contrast, and an uncluttered background produce the cleanest chart.
  2. Size the canvas.Pick a project preset or enter the dimensions and mesh count you plan to stitch.
  3. Refine and export.Adjust a palette color or individual squares, then save a grid or color legend.
Planning toolNeedlepoint mesh calculatorConvert stitch counts and mesh into a finished size. Step-by-step guideHow to turn a photo into needlepointGo from image choice to a canvas-ready chart. Canvas guideChoose the right mesh sizeCompare detail, finished size, and stitching speed. Real exampleBear photo to 18-mesh patternSee the decisions behind a 72 × 72 canvas.

Common questions

What photos make the best needlepoint patterns?

Start with one clear subject, strong edges, even lighting, and a background that does not compete with the subject. Crop tightly before converting.

What does 18 mesh mean?

Mesh is the number of canvas intersections per inch. At 18 mesh, a chart that is 72 stitches wide finishes at 4 inches wide.

Does Needlepoint Maker upload my photo?

No. Image conversion and project saving happen in your browser. Anonymous product events never include the photo, filename, grid, or saved project.