Photo to pencil sketch
Turn any photo into a pencil drawing on paper in one click.
Drop a photo here
or paste one, upload a JPG, or use your webcam
1. Upload or snap
Drop in a JPG, PNG or HEIC, or take a picture with your webcam or phone camera.
2. Choose a filter
Cartoon, comic, sketch, 90s VHS, disposable camera, glitch, anime style and more. Drag the slider to compare.
3. Download or share
Save a full-size image or share it to Facebook, X, WhatsApp, or straight to your apps from your phone.
From photo to drawing
The sketch filter finds the lines and shading in your photo and redraws them as soft graphite on white paper. Faces, hair and fabric come out looking hand drawn.
Lower the Strength slider to bring back a little of the original color for a tinted sketch.
Frequently asked questions
Can I print the sketch?
Yes. Downloads are full size, up to 1600 pixels on the long side.
Why is my sketch very light?
Low-contrast photos make light sketches. Try a photo with stronger lighting.
Is it free?
Yes, every filter is free.
More free photo filters
Cartoon filter
Give any picture bold outlines and flat, bright color, like a frame from an animated show.
90s VHS filter
Rewind your photo to 1996 with tape wobble, scan lines, color bleed and a glowing date stamp.
Disposable camera filter
Warm film color, harsh flash, grain and the orange date stamp from a drugstore camera.
Y2K Glitter filter
Dreamy glow, candy colors and sparkles straight out of 2001.
Comic book filter
Heavy ink, punchy color and halftone dots, like a page from a printed comic.
Pop art filter
Four bright color panels of you, in the style of a 60s screen print.
Glitch filter
Broken signal, shifted color and torn scan lines, the classic TikTok glitch.
Anime style filter
Smooth cel shading, pastel color and fine lines for a soft animated look.
8-bit pixel art filter
Turn yourself into a retro video game character with chunky pixels and a 16-color palette.