BrickCanvas

Cost $0

Pieces 0

1.1 Current subsection

Upload Image

Choose the image BrickCanvas will turn into a mosaic.

Step 1

Upload & Setup

Start with your photo, choose the size and style, then generate your build plan.

Upload Image

No file chosen

No image loaded

Upload an image to start sizing and cropping.

Dimensions and Crop

Choose a mosaic size to continue.

Adjust the framing so the selected size includes the right part of the image.

Choose the finished mosaic size, then drag and scale the image to fit that shape.

Surface

Choose whether the mosaic surface uses smooth tiles or bumpy plates.

Piece Options

Build Style

Mixed builds use larger pieces where possible. 1x1 Only keeps every stud independent.

Baseplate Color

Choose the baseplate color BrickCanvas plans around.

Use Round Pieces Allow round 1x1 tiles Allow round 1x1 plates

Allow round 1x1 parts when you want that look and the inventory supports them.

Allowed LEGO Colors

Image Editor

Crop and adjust the image in place before you generate the mosaic.

Crop first, then adjust the source image before you generate the LEGO mosaic plan.

Generate uses the current uploaded image, crop, settings, and piece choices to build the mosaic plan.

Settings Summary

Size: Not selected Build Style: Mixed pieces Surface: Flat tiles Baseplate: Bright Green Ready to generate.

Review the visual result against the buildable version, then customize colors or placements if needed.

Step 2 unlocks after you generate.

Upload and adjust your image in Step 1, then click Generate to unlock the previews.

Uploaded Image

LEGO Plan

Visual Preview

This is the closest-looking version of your image. If you customize the mosaic, those changes apply here.

Buildable Version

This version uses the piece and color combinations the app can currently order. Some colors may be adjusted for availability.

These totals, prices, and availability details are based on the buildable export version.

Step 3 appears after generation.

We’ll show total pieces, cost, difficulty, build time, and availability after Step 2 is ready.

Pick a Brick limit

Some duplicate parts need special handling.

Why? LEGO limits the quantity of the same piece in the same color in a Pick a Brick order.

Export the shopping list first, then keep the PDF or PNG as your build guide.

Step 3 unlocks when your plan is ready.

After generation, export your Pick a Brick file, build instructions, and image reference from here.

Pick a Brick limit

Some pieces go over LEGO’s per-item upload limit.

Why? LEGO limits the quantity of the same piece in the same color in a Pick a Brick order.

LEGO order file

Upload to LEGO.

JSON is the Pick a Brick upload format BrickCanvas prepares for LEGO ordering.

Printable instructions

Build instructions.

PDF export creates printer-friendly build instructions for assembling the mosaic.

Reference image

Visual reference.

Download the high-resolution reference image for the mosaic.

You have successfully planned your mosaic.

Happy building!