ShiWen: pattern maker
Geometric Patterns from Photos
Free · In‑App Purchases
ShiWen | Create Patterns from Any Image
ShiWen is a pattern design tool for designers, illustrators, crafters, and visual creators on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Import a photo, drawing, fabric, lettering, or everyday texture. Move the sampling frame to create kaleidoscope art, symmetrical patterns, repeat designs, mandalas, and seamless tiles.
From sampling, color palettes, visual styles, cutout, and tiled previews to high-resolution PNG export, ShiWen brings the complete pattern workflow into one studio.
【Turn Images into Patterns】
Import from your photo library or camera, then drag the sampling frame to discover new compositions. Photos, illustrations, traditional motifs, natural textures, fabrics, and handmade artwork can all become patterns.
【20+ Pattern Styles】
Explore more than 20 kaleidoscope and geometric styles based on symmetry, rotation, reflection, interlocking, and repetition. One image can become different mandalas, repeat designs, and seamless textures.
【Real-Time Sampling】
Drag the sampling frame and adjust its width, height, rotation, and output size. Every change appears instantly in the preview.
On iPad and Mac, use the − / + controls for precise adjustments. Enable guides to inspect tile boundaries, rhythm, and composition.
【70+ Color Palettes】
Choose from over 70 palettes and explore new color combinations while preserving the pattern’s structure and shape.
【Visual Styles】
Switch between original, watercolor, oil painting, and rubbing print effects to give the same pattern a different texture and mood.
【One-Tap Cutout】
Remove the background from a source image or pattern to create a transparent PNG. Refine the result with the brush, eraser, and invert tools while preserving the original colors and details.
【Seamless Repeat Preview】
View supported repeating structures as individual tiles or full pattern layouts. Use full-screen preview to inspect boundaries and composition for seamless patterns, wallpapers, textile prints, and repeat backgrounds.
【AI HD】
Enhance small or blurry images with AI HD to preserve more detail during pattern creation and high-resolution export. Apply AI HD before cutout for clearer transparent assets.
【High-Resolution PNG Export】
Save or export individual PNG tiles and full patterns in 1:1, 9:16, or 3:4.
Export standard, AI-enhanced, or transparent images for Procreate brush textures, fashion prints, textiles, packaging, wallpapers, stickers, illustration backgrounds, and digital journals.
【Local Gallery】
Source images, saved patterns, and cutout assets are organized separately. Reopen an item to continue editing, exporting, or sharing.
Core image processing happens locally on your device. No account is required.
【Perfect For】
• Pattern design and seamless repeats
• Assets for Procreate brushes
• Fashion, textile, and fabric design
• Wallpapers, packaging, and backgrounds
• Illustration textures and collages
• Stickers and transparent elements
• Journaling and craft projects
【ShiWen Pro】
ShiWen Pro is available as a one-time purchase or monthly or annual subscription. Pro unlocks AI HD, one-tap cutout, all kaleidoscope modes, high-resolution tile and full-pattern exports, 70+ palettes, and other creative features.
Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. Manage or cancel them in Settings → Apple Account → Subscriptions. Previous purchases can be restored in ShiWen.
Terms of Use (EULA):
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy:
https://alinefan.github.io/shiwen-privacy/
Version 2.2.0 brings more ways to create patterns and a smoother creative experience
• Expanded to 20+ pattern styles
• Added 70+ color palettes
• Improved multi-color results for watercolor, oil painting, and rubbing effects
• Added support for saving or exporting in 1:1, 3:4, and 9:16 aspect ratios
• Improved the performance of AI HD, one-tap cutout, and full-image scaling after cutout
• Fixed known issues and improved stability
The developer, 广俊 张, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- 广俊 张
- Size
- 22.8 MB
- Category
- Graphics & Design
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 13.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English and Simplified Chinese
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Shiwen Pro Monthly $1.99
- Shiwen Pro Annual $9.99
- Shiwen Pro Lifetime $12.99
- Copyright
- © 张广俊