About PaintByNumbers.NET
We believe creativity should be private, instant, and free. That's why we built a tool that turns your photos into paint-by-numbers canvases — entirely in your browser.
Why we built this
Paint-by-numbers kits have been around for decades — but they're mass-produced, limited in subject matter, and often require shipping. We wanted to change that.
With modern browser technology — Canvas API, Web Workers, and clever color quantization — we realized it was possible to generate a custom paint-by-numbers canvas from any photo, instantly, without ever sending your image to a server.
So we built it. And we made it free for everyone.
Your photos never leave your device. Processing, saving, and painting all happen locally in your browser. We don't even have a server to upload to.
Built by Andy Tsu
A passion project from someone who loves art, technology, and making creative tools accessible to everyone.
Paint by Numbers Generator is a side project born out of curiosity and a desire to build something genuinely useful. It runs entirely on client-side technology — no cloud costs, no user tracking, no compromises on privacy.
If you enjoy the tool, you might also like PBN Canvas, a related project exploring more paint-by-numbers goodness.