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 and the tool is free with no sign-in.