Step 01 · Upload your photo

Begin with a photo.

JPG or PNG. Most modern phone photos work great — we’ll guide you through cropping next and let you know if anything needs attention.

Upload a photo

Drag in or click to browse your library

JPG · PNG · HEIC · max 25 MB

All previews use your own photo — we never display anyone else's uploads.

Import a Stitchly pattern

Stitchly

Import your pattern

Colors, stitches & thread counts ready to go

.stitchly or PDF · max 25 MB

After upload, just 4 more steps.

Tip

Strong focal point

Pet portraits, faces, and single objects work best — busy backgrounds get muddled at low mesh counts.

Tip

Good lighting

Even daylight beats harsh flash every time. Avoid screen photographs.

Tip

5–8 distinct colors

Photos that map cleanly to a stitch palette. Bold colour blocks help.