Set the image and grid
Upload a cropped photo, choose columns and rows, and decide whether to keep transparent areas. Preserve proportions adjusts the row count.
PIXEL & BRICK ART / YOUR NEXT PROJECT
LEGO mosaic maker
Plan a single-layer mosaic with 1×1 plates, selected catalog colors and a panel-by-panel build chart.
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Edit coordinates / replace a color
PNG is a mosaic preview; PDF supplies symbols, coordinates and panel pages. Part counts cover the face layer only. JSON is the editable format.
Panel assembly map
| Symbol | LDraw code | Color | Example element ID | Pieces | With spares |
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PIXEL & BRICK ART / FROM IMAGE TO GRID
Plan a mosaic you can assemble.
Each occupied stud uses one square 1×1 plate, part 3024. Choose from 32 catalog-checked colors, then divide your image into manageable panels.
One stud, one piece
The parts list counts 3024 face plates only. Clear positions have no face piece. Backing plates, connectors, frame and mounting hardware are separate.
A usable color subset
Choose only the colors you plan to buy or already own. The reference combines LDraw screen colors with historical part-color records; it does not track live stock.
A panel build plan
Enter your panel dimensions. The assembly map, global coordinates and numbered PDF pages all follow the same top-left origin.
How to use this tool
Select your plate colors
Select the colors you can source, set a color limit, and generate the mosaic. Check details before committing to a large parts order.
Build panel by panel
Save the project, read the parts list, and follow the numbered panels from the top left. Plan the backing and mounting separately.
Frequently asked questions
Which piece shapes are supported?
This version uses one square 1×1 plate (3024) per occupied stud, in a single face layer. It does not optimize larger plates, round tiles, mixed heights or 3D structures.
Are all colors guaranteed to be available?
The 32-color subset was checked against historical 3024 catalog records. Availability, price and mold variants can change. Verify your chosen colors and element IDs before ordering.
Are LDraw codes BrickLink color IDs?
No. The CSV labels the code system explicitly. Color names and example LEGO element IDs are included for checking; no marketplace order is submitted.
How are baseplates counted?
The tool reports occupied planning panels and their positions. Panels may be partial. It does not claim that each panel corresponds to a purchasable baseplate or include backing pieces in the face-part count.
Is the PDF actual size?
No. It is a reference chart with symbols and coordinates. The displayed footprint uses an 8 mm stud pitch and excludes borders and framing.
Are my photos uploaded?
Image conversion and editing run in your browser. Drafts remain on this device. Download a JSON project before clearing browser data or switching computers.
Independent tool. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor or endorse this site. Screen colors are approximate.
3024 part-color reference · LDraw color reference · Data versions and attribution