Mosaic Maker

Can I turn a photo into a LEGO® mosaic?

The short answer

Yes. In Mosaic Maker, pick any photo and it becomes a LEGO® mosaic in official LEGO® colors. Choose the size, from 5 to 30 inches across, and a look: tiles, studs or a mix. Switch to Buildable mode to use only colors LEGO® really makes, and get a full part list with LEGO® numbers. Save it as a picture, a video, a print sheet PDF or a part list. Your photo stays on your phone.

Make a mosaic, step by step

  1. Open Mosaic Maker and pick a photo. It stays on your device.
  2. Pick the size, from 5 to 30 inches across. One stud is 8 mm, about a third of an inch.
  3. Choose the look: tiles, studs or a mix. There are four looks to choose from.
  4. Choose how many colors to use, from all official LEGO® colors down to just a few.
  5. Switch to Buildable mode if you want to build it with real bricks.
  6. Save a picture, a build video, a print sheet PDF or the part list. Tap Change photo to try another.

Display or Buildable?

Display mode makes the best-looking picture. Buildable mode uses only colors LEGO® really makes in those pieces, so every piece on the part list exists.

Tips for a great mosaic

  • Faces and pets work best with a plain background and good light.
  • Bigger sizes show more detail; small mosaics look more like pixel art.
  • Logos and drawings with flat colors look sharp even at small sizes.

Other ways people ask

  • How do I make a LEGO® mosaic from a picture?
  • Is there a LEGO® mosaic maker app?
  • Can I make a brick portrait of my dog?
  • How many pieces does a LEGO® mosaic need?

Back to the Knowledge Center