BeadRelief

What is BeadRelief?

BeadRelief is a free, open-source browser tool that turns an image into a pixel relief made of bead-shaped cells and exports it as a multicolor 3MF. It started from the MIT-licensed Perler Beads Generator, so it also keeps a full fuse-bead pattern workshop with PNG and PDF chart export.

In 3D print mode you load a JPG, PNG or WebP (or the built-in heart sample), crop it, pick a Pixel, Illustration or Photo style and remove the background if you want. You can then fix single cells with pencil, fill, recolor and text tools. The relief uses up to four filament colors, and you set the cell pitch, base and relief height, bead dimples, a border, a hanging hole, a separate backplate or recessed letters on the back. The 3MF comes as separate parts with the filament colors and part assignments already set for Bambu Studio. An experimental layered mode stacks thin filament layers to blend extra shades and comes with a calibration swatch to print first.

It suits Bambu owners with an AMS who want small pixel-art charms or wall pieces. The 3MF export stops at 32 by 32 cells, and the app is built for desktop Chrome or Edge at least 980 pixels wide. Images are processed locally and are not uploaded.

What you can make

• Multicolor pixel-art bead reliefs
• Pixel charms with a hanging hole
• Reliefs with recessed text on the back
• Fuse-bead pattern charts (PNG or PDF)

How to use BeadRelief

1. Open the app and choose 3D print mode
2. Upload a JPG, PNG or WebP (or load the sample) and crop it
3. Set the long side (up to 32 cells), style and background, then fix any stray cells
4. Pick up to four AMS colors, set pitch and heights, and add a border, hanging hole or back text if you like
5. Export the 3MF, open it in Bambu Studio and map the AMS slots before slicing