Pick the image you want to build from
Upload a JPG or PNG and jump straight in. Files over 20 MB are blocked, so the builder stays fast and your browser does not get dragged down right at the start.
How It Works
How StudCanvas works
Start with a photo, shape it into a mosaic, tweak the details, and end up with a version you would actually want to build. The whole flow is made for trying things quickly without losing control over the result.
Zoom in, move it around, find the best framing
You can reposition the image and change the crop without stretching it out of shape. That makes it much easier to lock in the part of the photo that actually matters.
Get a first version on the board
StudCanvas builds an initial mosaic from your grid, part setup, and palette choice. It is your starting point, not the final answer, which is exactly how it should be.
Fix the parts that feel off
Paint single studs, fill areas, pick colors, and swap assignments until the mosaic looks right. This is where the project starts feeling personal instead of auto-generated.
See what the build actually means
Check the size, layout, and parts summary before you commit. That gives you a much better feel for whether the idea works in real life and not just on screen.
Take it into the final build flow
Once the layout feels right, move into the manual view and export the PDF. That gives you a cleaner handoff from planning into actual building.
Good to know
A few quick things before you start
- 20 MB is the current upload limit.
- Your image stays in the browser during the current flow.
- The editor and manual page use temporary in-browser project data.
- The whole setup is made for planning first, then exporting once everything looks right.
- The editor works best on desktop. On smaller iPads, portrait mode is currently the safer choice.