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Free color-by-number tool

Create color-by-number artwork from any photo

Upload a photo and Mosaci automatically assigns a number to every cell matching a color key — ready to print and color.

No credit card · 5 free exports/month

What is color-by-number?

Color-by-number is an artistic technique where an image is divided into sections, each labeled with a number that corresponds to a specific color in a key. The artist fills each section with the matching color, gradually revealing the full picture. Originally a children's pastime, color-by-number has grown into a popular adult mindfulness activity and a best-selling category on Amazon KDP and Etsy. Mosaci automates the entire conversion process — turning any photo into a numbered mosaic grid with an automatic color key.

Why use Mosaci?

How it works

  1. Step 1

    Upload any photo

    Drag and drop a JPG, PNG, or WebP image. Works best with photos that have clear subjects and reasonable contrast.

  2. Step 2

    Mosaci assigns numbers

    The tool reduces your image to a clean color palette and assigns a unique number to each color zone across the mosaic grid.

  3. Step 3

    Export and print

    Download a PDF with the numbered grid and color key. Print at home or upload directly to Amazon KDP as a coloring book interior.

Who is this for?

KDP coloring book authors

Produce entire color-by-number book interiors from photo collections. Each export is print-ready with correct KDP dimensions.

Etsy digital product sellers

Create custom color-by-number pages from customer photos for personalized gifts — birthdays, weddings, pet portraits.

Teachers and activity leaders

Generate color-by-number worksheets from any image for classroom art activities or after-school programs.

Adult mindfulness crafters

Turn favorite photos into relaxing color-by-number pages for personal use or gifts.

Frequently asked questions

What is a color-by-number generator?

A color-by-number generator converts a photo into a grid of numbered cells. Each number corresponds to a specific color, so the artist colors each cell according to its number to recreate the original image.

Can I create a color-by-number from my own photo?

Yes. Upload any JPG, PNG, or WebP photo to Mosaci and it automatically generates a custom color-by-number page with a matching color key.

How many colors does Mosaci use?

Mosaci reduces the image to a palette of your choosing — typically 8 to 24 colors — to create a clear, printable layout.

Is the color-by-number generator free?

Yes. Mosaci offers 5 free exports per month. Paid plans unlock unlimited exports.

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