PBNify alternative with SVG export and manual region editing
Need an editable vector template instead of a flat preview? Here's how paintbynumbers.build compares with PBNify and custom kit sites on SVG output and direct control over individual regions.
Feature comparison
| Feature | paintbynumbers.build | PBNify | Custom kit sites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free | Paid (physical kit) |
| Runs in your browser (no upload) | Yes | Yes | No — server-side |
| Your photo stays private | Yes | Yes | Uploaded to order |
| Instant download — nothing emailed to you | Yes | Emails you the PDF | N/A |
| Vector SVG export | Yes | No | N/A |
| Printable PDF & PNG export | Yes | Image only | Ships physical canvas |
| Color style controls | Natural blend or defined blocks | No | No |
| Match colours to Crayola paints | Yes | No | Varies |
| Merge & split regions | Yes | No | No |
| Crop, rotate & colour adjustments | Yes | Limited | N/A |
| No sign-up or watermark | Yes | Yes | Account & checkout |
| Open source | No | Yes | No |
Comparison based on publicly available features as of June 2026. Competitor features change over time — if something here is out of date, we'd genuinely like to fix it.
Where paintbynumbers.build stands out
- True vector SVG export — scale or edit your template without it going blurry. Send the paths to Cricut, laser-cutting, vinyl, or mural workflows. See our photo to paint by numbers SVG guide.
- Manual merge and split controls — edit individual regions instead of accepting a global smoothing result or starting over.
Paint matching, browser processing, and direct downloads remain useful supporting capabilities. They are included in the table for completeness, but SVG output and manual region editing are the reasons to choose this editor.
When PBNify or a kit might suit you better
We think it's only fair to say: PBNify is open source, so if you want to read or self-host the code, it's a great choice. And if you'd rather not paint from your own printout at all, a custom kit site will print your image on canvas and ship it with matched paints and brushes — a finished product, for a price.
But if you want true vector output and direct control over the generated regions, this editor is built for that workflow.
Related guides
- How browser-only processing works — why your photo never leaves your device.
- Photo to paint by numbers SVG — export a true vector template for Cricut, lasers, and murals.
- Merge & split paint-by-numbers regions — manually clean up auto-generated regions.