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.

I own this image or chart, or I have a licence or permission that lets me have it printed for my own stitching. I won’t upload celebrities, branded characters, or other people’s artwork or patterns shared without consent.

Your own photos, or charts you’re licensed to stitch — content guidelines.

Upload a photo

Tap to browse your library — or drag a photo in

JPG · PNG · HEIC · max 25 MB

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

Upload a chart you own

Chart

Upload a chart you already own

We read its colour key and match DMC threads

PDF chart, or .stitchly / .oxs / .ndlpt · max 25 MB

After upload, just 4 more steps.

02Canvas
03Style
04Palette
05Refine

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.