
DrillGrid
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Diamond Painting: DrillGrid is a pattern creation tool designed for diamond painting crafters, hobbyists, and custom kit makers. It simplifies the process of turning personal photos, illustrations, and digital art into precise, craft-ready diamond painting canvases.
Key Features:
Photo-to-Pattern Conversion: Upload any image and instantly generate a clear, pixel-accurate grid map tailored for square or round drills.
DMC Color Matching: Automatically maps image colors to standard DMC color codes with exact drill counts per shade for accurate kit preparation.
Custom Canvas Sizing: Adjust canvas dimensions, grid density, and color limits to control the level of detail and complexity.
High-Contrast Symbol Legends: Generates legible, high-contrast symbols for every color to prevent misplacement during assembly.
Export & Print Ready: Export high-resolution charts, DMC shopping lists, and full PDF pattern packets for easy printing or digital tracking.
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DrillGrid stands out from traditional craft software by offering a modern, mobile-first experience tailored exclusively for diamond painting rather than general cross-stitch.
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Tailored Specifically for Diamond Painting: Built specifically for diamond craft metrics (square/round drill dimensions and canvas ratios) rather than generic cross-stitch conversions. Automated DMC Drill Math: Instantly maps pixels to DMC color codes and calculates the exact number of drill packets and piece counts needed. Clutter-Free Symbol Mapping: Generates high-contrast, easily distinguishable grid symbols to eliminate eye strain and symbol confusion during placement. Mobile-First Native Workflow: Replaces clunky, outdated desktop software and ad-heavy browser tools with a fast, modern mobile interface. All-in-One Printable Packs: Produces complete, ready-to-use PDF packets containing the high-resolution grid, color legend, and shopping checklist.
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Stitchmate - Create cross-stitch patterns from photos in your browser. Real-time preview, intelligent color matching, Pattern Keeper compatible PDFs. No download needed.
PCStitch - PCStitch is the most popular design tool for creating counted cross-stitch patterns available!