What determines the finished size?
Finished width/height in inches is roughly stitches ÷ Aida count. A 60-stitch-wide chart on 14-count Aida finishes about 4.3 inches wide.
Why are there symbols on every stitch?
Cross-stitch charts traditionally use one symbol per color so the pattern is still readable in black-and-white print or for colorblind stitchers, in addition to the color fill.
Can I reduce the number of colors?
Not directly in this version — try a higher-contrast or more simplified source photo, which naturally reduces how many distinct palette colors get used.
Is anything uploaded?
No. The photo is processed entirely in your browser. Sign-in is required only when you download or copy an output, which uses 1 credit.