Free tool
Free Photo to Pencil Sketch Converter
Upload a photo and turn it into a pencil sketch. Choose from four sketch styles, adjust line thickness and intensity, then download the result. Everything runs in your browser.
Sketch tips
Start with clear contrast
Well-lit photos with a clear subject turn into the cleanest sketches. Flat or dim lighting gives softer, fainter lines.
Tune the lines
Pick a style, then adjust line thickness and intensity. Lower the intensity to blend some of your original photo back in.
Save as PNG
Download the sketch as a PNG at your photo’s original resolution, up to 4096 pixels on the longest side.
Stays on your device
The sketch is drawn in your browser using the Canvas API. Your photo is never uploaded to a server.
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