Photo to Sketch
Convert a photo to a pencil sketch with this free online photo to sketch tool. Choose pencil, colour pencil or charcoal, adjust detail and download a PNG.
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How to use Photo to Sketch
- 1Upload, drop or paste a photo
- 2Pick Pencil sketch, Colour pencil or Charcoal and adjust the line detail and darkness
- 3Download the sketch as a PNG image
Frequently asked questions
How do I turn a photo into a pencil drawing?▾
Upload the photo and the tool converts it straight away. It turns the picture grey, blurs an inverted copy and blends the two, which leaves the edges as soft pencil lines on white paper.
Which photos make the best sketches?▾
Sharp, well-lit photos with a clear subject, such as portraits, pets and buildings, give the cleanest lines. Very dark or blurry photos produce faint sketches, so raise the darkness slider for those.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?▾
No. The whole effect runs in your browser, so your photo never leaves your device and you can use it offline once the page has loaded.
Embed Photo to Sketch on your website▾
Paste this snippet into your page. The embedded tool runs in your visitor's browser and shows a small “Powered by clkr.work” link.