Select your photo
Select a portrait. The editor processes your image in the browser; Magic Cut loads a remote model without uploading your photo.
Custom LEGO® Mosaic Maker — Turn Any Photo into Brick Art
Select any photo to generate a custom mosaic preview, PDF blueprint, and route-specific parts exports.
Local browser processing: Your photos stay on your device.
Create Your Custom LEGO® Portrait in 3 Easy Steps
Perfect Your Frame
Drag and zoom for the right crop. Use Magic Cut to isolate the subject and preview skipped-background brick savings.
Export build files
Download PDF instructions, PAB CSV/JSON, Webrick files or notes, BrickLink XML, and a structure BOM.
Documented Builds & Case Studies
Brick Wisdom
Expert Guides for the Perfect Build
Deep dives into part sourcing, color theory, and advanced mosaic techniques from our master builders.
Pet Photo to LEGO® Mosaic: The Ultimate Guide
Learn how to capture fur textures and pet personalities in bricks. Tips for cats, dogs, and more.
Read Pet GuideGraduation Portrait: Gift & Build Guide
The Class of 2026 deserves a unique tribute. Turn graduation photos into premium art.
Get Gift IdeasPAB vs. BrickLink: Sourcing Guide
Should you buy official parts directly or hunt for deals on secondary markets? We compare everything for custom mosaics.
Read Expert GuideBrickLink vs PAB vs Webrick
Compare official Pick a Brick, compatible Webrick pricing, and seller-dependent BrickLink sourcing with current catalog facts.
Compare Sources48x48 vs 64x64 vs 96x96 Sizes
Compare common square mosaic sizes with exact piece counts, LEGO costs, Webrick costs, and build effort.
Compare SizesBaseplate & Pins Buying Guide
The no-nonsense guide to choosing the right foundation. Learn why we recommend Technic plates over thin baseplates.
Get Hardware GuideOfficial LEGO Colors Guide 2026
A deep dive into the official 2026 color palette. Learn how to use rare shades to make your mosaic stand out.
See Color PaletteChoose the Right Photo for Mosaics
Contrast, lighting, and focal points. A 5-minute read that will save you hours of rebuilding.
Read Photo TipsSquare vs. Round: Which Brick is Right?
Decoding the aesthetics of brick styles. Learn why square plates are best for portraits and round tiles for pop-art.
Compare StylesSquare Plates vs Round Tiles
Compare 3024 and 98138 route facts, color counts, price ranges, and texture behavior before ordering parts.
Compare PartsWhy BMBrick? The Professional's Choice
Explore our evidence-based reasons to choose BMBrick. Premium color restoration, official PAB integration, and advanced AI.
Discover Our TechThe Ultimate Wedding Gift: LEGO Mosaics
Why a custom brick portrait is the most talked-about gift on the wedding registry.
See Gifting GuideReal Mosaics, Real Results: 10 Documented Builds
Pet portraits, couple gifts, wedding photos, and failure analysis — each with photo analysis, cost breakdown, and lessons learned.
Browse Case Studies
Build Tools
High-Intent Mosaic Tools
Start from the practical job: convert a photo, generate a parts list, export BrickLink XML, or plan a pet portrait.
Photo to LEGO Mosaic Maker
Turn one photo into a mosaic preview, PDF blueprint, and route-aware parts estimate.
Convert a PhotoLEGO Mosaic Generator
Compare size, material style, palette, and route output before buying parts.
Open GeneratorLEGO Mosaic Parts List Export
Plan sourceable 3024 and 98138 parts before you commit to a build.
Plan PartsBrickLink Mosaic XML Export
Use a stable parts list to prepare marketplace sourcing and top-up orders.
Export XMLLEGO Pet Portrait Maker
Check eye readability, crop strength, Magic Cut cleanup, and route cost for pet mosaics.
Make Pet Portraits
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How does BMBrick work?
BMBrick converts a selected photo into a custom LEGO-compatible mosaic plan. Use the interactive editor to drag, zoom, and pan for framing, then review route estimates and export build files. Privacy note: photo editing happens in your browser; Magic Cut loads a model but does not upload your image.
How much does a LEGO mosaic cost?
The app presents a $9.90 digital blueprint unlock. Physical parts are separate, and BMBrick estimates cost from the current size, material style, palette, and sourcing route.
Can I make a LEGO mosaic of my pet?
Yes. Pet portraits work best with a close face crop, readable eyes, and clear separation from the background. Magic Cut can help test whether removing low-value background improves both likeness and cost.
Is a LEGO mosaic a good graduation gift?
Yes, when the photo is readable and the deadline is realistic. A cap-and-gown portrait can become a buildable keepsake, and a digital blueprint can be easier to deliver than a rushed finished mosaic.
How long does it take to build a LEGO mosaic?
Build time depends on mosaic size, color count, and whether the background is built or skipped. The PDF export breaks the mosaic into smaller grid pages with a color legend to reduce placement mistakes.
What photo works best for LEGO mosaic?
High-contrast photos with clear subjects work best. Portraits, wedding photos, pets, and landscapes all produce beautiful results. Avoid low-resolution or busy-background photos.
Wedding Photo at 96×64
Family Photo at 96×96
Dog Portrait at 48×48
Couple Photo at 64×48
Portrait Size Comparison
Cost Reduction: Background Removal