Free Paint by Number Generator – Turn Your Photo Into Paint by Numbers
Upload your favourite photo and turn it into a paint by numbers pattern online. Choose 24, 36 or 48 colours, create your pattern in seconds, and download the result as a PNG for free.
Try the Free Paint by Numbers Generator
Upload your image, choose 24, 36 or 48 colours, and create an automatic paint by numbers pattern.
See how the same photo looks when it is prepared for the Custom Paint by Numbers Kit we actually produce.
Same Photo. Two Different Processes.
The left side shows the result created by the free generator above. The right side shows the same photo prepared for our Custom Paint by Numbers Kit.
The free generator creates a quick automatic pattern. Our Custom Paint by Numbers Kit uses a separate production process: your photo is checked and adjusted before the numbered canvas is prepared.
Hand-Checked, Not Simply Auto-Generated
Small details can make a big difference in a personalised painting. Every uploaded photo is checked before production. Where needed, our designer adjusts important areas such as faces, eyes, pet fur, markings, contrast, cropping and overall composition.
Free Online Generator or Custom Paint by Numbers Kit?
The free generator gives you a digital pattern. The Custom Paint by Numbers Kit gives you a complete physical painting set.
Free Paint by Numbers Generator
Best if you want to experiment with your photo or download a digital pattern.
- Instant auto-generated pattern
- Choose 24, 36 or 48 colours
- PNG download
- Use your own canvas, paints and materials
Custom Paint by Numbers Kit
Best if you want your photo turned into a complete painting project.
- Printed numbered canvas
- Matching acrylic paints
- Paint brushes included
- Reference materials included
- Prepared from your own photo
- Delivered ready for you to paint
How Does a Paint by Number Generator Work?
A paint by number generator converts a normal photograph into a simplified image made from a smaller number of colour regions. Similar shades are grouped together, boundaries are created between those colour areas, and each colour can then be assigned a number to form a paint by numbers pattern.
When you turn a photo into paint by numbers, the number of colours affects how much tonal variation the generated image can retain. A 24-colour version is generally simpler, while 36 or 48 colours allow more shades and transitions to appear. More colours, however, do not automatically guarantee a better result.
The original image also influences the conversion. Important factors include:
- the size and clarity of the main subject;
- lighting and contrast;
- the amount of small detail in the photo;
- and the complexity of the background.
Online tools automate these steps, making it quick to convert a photo to paint by numbers, compare different colour settings and create paint by numbers from a photo without specialist image-editing software.
Paint by Number Generator FAQs
A paint by number generator converts a normal image into a simplified design made from separate colour regions that can form a paint by numbers pattern.
Upload your photo to the generator above, choose 24, 36 or 48 colours, and select Generate. The tool automatically creates a simplified paint by numbers pattern.
Yes. The generator on this page is free to use. You can convert a photo or picture to paint by numbers, generate a pattern, and download the resulting PNG for free.
The generator processes your image directly in your browser. Your photo is not uploaded to our server as part of the generation process.
Lower colour counts generally create simpler patterns. Higher colour counts allow more tonal variation and colour transitions, although they can also create more separate painting areas.
Yes. Portraits, pet photos, family pictures, wedding photos, travel memories and many other images can be converted into paint by numbers patterns.
No. The free online generator creates a quick, fully automatic result.
Paintarthub Custom Paint by Numbers Kits are not simply auto-generated and sent directly to print. Every uploaded photo goes through a separate production process. Our designer checks the image before production and adjusts important areas where needed, including faces, eyes, pet fur, markings, contrast, cropping and overall composition.
The free generator should therefore be treated as an instant automatic tool, not as an exact preview of the professionally prepared custom kit you will receive.
Yes. You can turn your own photo into a personalised kit containing a printed numbered canvas, matching acrylic paints, brushes and reference materials.
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