Best Free Paint-by-Numbers Generators: An Honest Comparison
We compared 7 free online tools that convert photos into paint-by-numbers canvases. This comparison covers features, export formats, colour options, online painting, and limitations — based on what each tool\'s public website advertises.
Last verified: October 2026. Paint Craft is included in this comparison and is clearly identified.
Quick Comparison
| Tool | Free | No Signup | Max Colours | Exports | Online Paint | Watermark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paint Craft | Easy: 10–50 free; Masterpiece: up to 255 paid | PDF, SVG, PNG (paid users only) | None | |||
| PBNify | Up to 60 | None | ||||
| Davincified | 16–80 | None | ||||
| PaintMeLike | Up to 48 (via custom kits) | PDF, PNG | None | |||
| paint-by-number.com | Adjustable | None | ||||
| Memory Pencil | Adjustable | None | ||||
| DigitPaints | Adjustable | None |
Detailed Review
Paint Craft
Easy is free without signup. Masterpiece requires an account and is priced per canvas in your local checkout currency, with a numbered canvas, 4,000px finished artwork and paint list emailed as download links.
PBNify
Accepts JPG, PNG, GIF, WEBP, HEIC, AVIF (max 20MB). Also sells physical kits with pre-mixed paints.
Davincified
PDF includes numbered template, colour reference, outline version, and hex codes. Also sells physical kits.
PaintMeLike
Accepts JPEG and PNG. Free digital download. Also offers professional custom kits with manual review (24, 36, or 48 colours).
paint-by-number.com
Browser-based processing. Includes image checker for resolution/contrast. Also sells physical kits with pre-mixed paints.
Memory Pencil
Outputs numbered canvas and colour preview pages. Standard document sizes.
DigitPaints
Browser-based processing. Includes a Color Mixer tool to help create paint shades from primary colours. Optional account to save designs.
Key Differences
Online painting
Paint Craft is currently the only tool in this comparison that includes an interactive online painting studio with multiple mediums, undo/redo, and zoom. All other generators are export-only — they produce a PDF or image for printing but do not let you paint on screen.
Export formats
Most generators export PDF only. Paint Craft and PaintMeLike also offer PNG. Paint Craft additionally supports SVG (scalable vector graphics), which allows printing at any size without quality loss.
Colour count
Paint Craft Easy supports 10–50 colours for free. Paid Masterpiece supports up to 255 colours and automatically completed digital artwork. Its paid palette should not be compared as a free allowance.
Physical kits
PBNify, Davincified, PaintMeLike, and paint-by-number.com also sell physical paint-by-numbers kits with pre-printed canvases and pre-mixed paints. Paint Craft does not sell physical kits but recommends art supplies on Amazon.
Methodology
This comparison was compiled by visiting each tool\'s official website and documenting the features, export options, and limitations visible on their public pages. We did not create accounts or purchase paid features. Where a specific feature (like maximum colour count) was not explicitly stated on the website, it is marked as “Adjustable” rather than guessed.
Disclosure: Paint Craft is our product and is included in this comparison. We have not altered or misrepresented any competitor\'s features. If you notice an error, please let us know.
Try Paint Craft
Easy: free, 10–50 colours and online painting without signup. Each Easy export requires sign-in and a separate payment. Masterpiece: paid digital package with email delivery.
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