Diamond painting pattern generator
Turn a photo into a diamond art chart with DMC drill numbers. Drill counts include about 10% spare, so you know exactly what to order.
Start with a photo
Drop it here, paste it, or choose a file. It stays on your device.
How to make a diamond painting pattern from a photo
- 1Upload a photoHigh-contrast photos keep their detail at 2.5 mm per drill.
- 2Set canvas size100 drills wide is about 25 cm (10 in).
- 3Download the chartSymbols, DMC codes and drill counts per color.
Diamond painting canvas sizes
Square drills are 2.5 mm wide, so 4 drills cover one centimetre.
| Drills wide | Picture size | Drills (square picture) |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | 20 cm (7.9 in) | 6,400 |
| 100 | 25 cm (9.8 in) | 10,000 |
| 120 | 30 cm (11.8 in) | 14,400 |
| 160 | 40 cm (15.7 in) | 25,600 |
Ready-made canvases add a blank border of 2 to 5 cm around the picture.
Questions about the diamond painting generator
Which drill colors are used?
Patterns use 154 DMC diamond drill colors, so you can order replacement drills by number.
Square or round drills?
The chart works for both. Square drills give a fuller, mosaic-like finish.
Is it free?
Previews are free, and PDFs up to 60 × 60 drills are free to download.
Can I make a custom diamond painting from my own photo?
Yes. Upload the photo and choose the canvas width in drills. The chart uses DMC drill numbers and the drill counts include about 10% spare.
How many drill colors will I need?
Most photo canvases use 25 to 40 colors. Fewer colors make it easier and cheaper to order drills; more colors keep skin tones and fur smoother.