BrickCanvas

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Pieces will update after your mosaic is generated.

Step 1 Upload & Setup

Upload Image

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Upload an image to start sizing and cropping.

Drop an image here PNG, JPG, WebP, HEIC, or HEIF. Choose a file to unlock sizing. No file chosen

Mosaic Dimensions

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.

Smooth pieces are usually cheaper than bumpy plates.

Piece Options

Build Style

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

Mixed pieces are usually cheaper than 1x1-only builds. 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.

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 generated mosaic plan, 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

Mosaic Preview

This is the mosaic plan generated from your image. The Pick a Brick file uses these same planned pieces.

Mosaic size is measured in studs. The main piece total includes mosaic pieces plus baseplates so it matches the Pick a Brick file.

Step 3 appears after generation.

We’ll show mosaic size, needed pieces, difficulty, build time, and availability after Step 2 is ready.

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.

LEGO order file

Upload to LEGO.

Watch the download and LEGO Pick a Brick upload process before you place your order.

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.

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Download the high-resolution reference image for the mosaic.

You have successfully planned your mosaic.

Happy building!

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