Pic2Pat alternative
A photo is the beginning. Choose how you want to finish it.
Pic2Pat offers free photo-to-chart conversion and PDF downloads. Both tools let you adjust a chart, so compare the complete workflow rather than assuming one is a paid converter.
Free personal use. No login. Up to 500 × 500 stitches and 80 colors.
Compare the work you need to do
| Your task | Pic2Pat | crossstitchgo |
|---|---|---|
| Photo conversion | Adjust size, fabric and number of colors before downloading. | Adjust stitch width, DMC color count and presets, then edit the stitches. |
| Photo privacy | Its page says photos stay on-device; the finished pattern is sent to make the PDF. | Photo conversion and untracked PDF export stay in the browser. Optional save links send Pattern data, never the photo. |
| PDF cost | PDF chart download is free. | Personal PDF export is free, without sign-up or watermark. |
| Materials | Offers floss and fabric kits after download. | Thread-use estimates and a printable DMC list. No kit ordering. |
| After conversion | Photo chart workflow; also links to its pattern designer. | Edit stitches, add names, make a template or save a link for tracking. |
| Color expectations | Compare a preview and the actual threads before stitching. | Simulation is uncalibrated. Digital colors are not a physical thread guarantee. |
When each fits
Choose Pic2Pat if its photo workflow and optional material kits fit your project. Try crossstitchgo when you want to continue into name placement, stitch editing and a saved tracking link.
Use the same small project to compare tools: place a name, change a thread, print a page and check whether the symbols remain readable. A feature list cannot replace that check.
Prepare a photo worth stitching
- Choose a sharp photo with a clear subject and enough separation from the background.
- Compare a small and a larger stitch width. More stitches may preserve detail, but mean more work.
- Inspect eyes, outlines and small color islands in the editor before exporting. Keep a copy of the original photo.
Read the boundaries before moving
Can you open every designer PDF?
No. Import reads supported vector grids, extractable symbols and DMC keys. Scanned pages, outlined symbol drawings and ambiguous multi-page layouts are rejected with a reason. Keep your original and inspect any imported result.
Does a PDF export prove Pattern Keeper compatibility?
No. Pattern Keeper compatibility is UNVERIFIED. FlossCross OXS import testing and physical print testing also remain unverified.
Is the comparison independent?
Yes. crossstitchgo is not affiliated with Pic2Pat. We describe official pages and our own implemented workflow, not a timed head-to-head test or a physical color comparison.
Sources & related tools
Pic2Pat official information. Availability and terms can change. See our conversion methodology, free lettering tool and browser stitch tracker.