Convert Photos to Pencil Sketches Online
Turn any photo into a pencil sketch, charcoal drawing, outline, or cartoon effect — all in your browser. The tool uses pure canvas pixel manipulation with color dodge blending for realistic sketch results.
Adjust line thickness, contrast, and edge strength to fine-tune the look. Side-by-side preview lets you compare the original with the result. Save as PNG when you're happy with the effect.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Photo to Sketch
Pencil sketch, charcoal, outline, and cartoon. Each produces a different artistic effect from your photo.
Yes. Portraits with good lighting and contrast produce the best-looking sketches. Low-light photos may look muddy.
Yes. Sliders let you control edge detail and contrast to fine-tune the result.
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