ciaobricks
Build your memories.
Turn a photo, an image or a drawing into a real brick mosaic you can build, or use your camera to pixelate in real time. Edit it, add a frame and see what it costs.
From any photo · Transparent cost · Instructions included
How it works
From photo to mosaic, ready to build.
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Capture
Take a photo, upload an image, draw from scratch or pixelate live with the camera.
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Edit
Personalize colours and details with the editing tools for the best result.
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Build
See how many and which bricks you need, plus the instructions to build your artwork.
Why ciaobricks
Everything you need to build.
From any source
A photo, an image, a drawing or the live camera pixelated in real time.
Brick-by-brick editing
Tweak every single brick by hand for a perfect result.
Colours & filters
Adjust exposure, contrast and saturation, and apply artistic filters (B&W, Sepia, Pop, Duotone…).
Brick frame
Add the frame you like: its pieces are included in the list too.
Real BrickLink cost
See what the mosaic and frame cost, with up-to-date BrickLink prices.
LEGO® or generic
Compare the cost with official LEGO® or generic bricks and choose.
Parts list & instructions
Get the IDs to buy the bricks and the step-by-step guide to build.
Real-time preview
Watch the mosaic update as you adjust grid, colours and filters.
Know the cost before you start.
Before you even start, you know what it'll cost: ciaobricks works out the price with real BrickLink data, using official LEGO® or generic bricks.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Do I need original LEGO® bricks?
No. You can choose original LEGO® bricks or generic/unbranded ones: the parts list adapts automatically to your choice.
Which devices does it work on?
ciaobricks is a native app for iPhone and iPad running a recent version of iOS/iPadOS.
Are my photos safe?
Image processing happens in the app. See the Privacy Policy for details on how data is handled.
How do I buy the bricks?
The app generates the full parts list with quantities, colours and BrickLink IDs, plus a price estimate: you have everything to order them.
Which languages is it available in?
Italian, English and French.