LEGO mosaic generator
Turn a portrait or a pet photo into a brick mosaic. The chart is split into 16 × 16 plates, and the parts list tells you how many 1 × 1 pieces of each color to order.
Start with a photo
Drop it here, paste it, or choose a file. It stays on your device.
How to make a LEGO mosaic pattern from a photo
- 1Upload a photoFaces and pets with a plain background work best at small sizes.
- 2Choose the mosaic size48 × 48 studs fits on nine 16 × 16 plates, about 15 in square.
- 3Build from the PDFPlate outlines are marked in red, and the parts list counts every 1 × 1 piece.
LEGO mosaic sizes
Each stud is 8 mm. Mosaics are built on 16 × 16 plates, so sizes in multiples of 16 use whole plates.
| Studs | 16 × 16 plates | Finished size | 1 × 1 pieces |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 × 32 | 4 | 25.6 cm (10.1 in) | 1,024 |
| 48 × 48 | 9 | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 2,304 |
| 64 × 64 | 16 | 51.2 cm (20.2 in) | 4,096 |
| 96 × 96 | 36 | 76.8 cm (30.2 in) | 9,216 |
Piece counts assume every stud is filled. Leaving the background empty lowers the count.
Questions about the LEGO mosaic generator
Which LEGO colors are used?
Patterns use 40 common solid colors available as 1 × 1 plates, round plates or tiles. Check availability in your marketplace before ordering large quantities.
How big is a 48 × 48 mosaic?
Each stud is 8 mm, so 48 studs is 384 mm, about 15.1 in square.
Can I make a mosaic for the LEGO Art frames?
Yes. Choose 48 studs wide for a single LEGO Art canvas, or 96 for the larger multi-panel sets.
Is it free?
Previewing is free, and PDFs up to 60 × 60 studs are free to download.
How do I make a LEGO mosaic from a photo?
Upload the photo, pick a size such as 48 × 48 studs, and download the PDF. It shows each 16 × 16 plate and lists how many 1 × 1 pieces of every color to order.
Round plates or square tiles?
Both work with the same chart. Round 1 × 1 plates give a classic dotted look, flat tiles give a smoother, more photographic finish.