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Turn photo into sketch.

Turn any image into a work of art with our image to sketch converter. Watch your photo transform into a drawing, in seconds.

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How to convert a photo to a sketch in three simple steps.

1. Upload

Upload your image to Colorcinch.

2. Convert

Convert your image to sketch with a click.

3. Download

Save your converted image to your computer.

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Convert any photo into a sketch with a click

Do you want to turn your favorite image or photos into beautiful sketches? You can use Colorcinch image to sketch converter to turn any image into a drawing with just a click. You can convert and adjust your photos with sketch effects any way you like, for free. Your photo will look like a pencil drawing!

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Frequently asked

questions

What is a sketch converter app?

A photo to sketch converter turns digital images into an image resembling a pencil drawing or line sketch.

Turn photo images to works of art with a click! There are also a number of other editing tools you can explore to adjust your photos and create beautiful pencil images, digitally.

Why turn a photo into a sketch?

Turning your photo into a drawing is a great way of expressing your creativity when you can’t draw.

If you are a budding art student, turning a photo into a drawing is a great way of studying pencil drawing technique through digital sketches as well.

Create any image you like, in any number of styles, to convert to sketches later. You can even turn your photo into a cartoon!

How can I turn my photo into a pencil sketch?

To turn a photo into a line drawing or pencil sketch, first Upload a photo.

Navigate to Effects and choose the Sketcher category. Preview the effect, adjust and Apply. Save your image.

Can I edit the photo that I've turned into a sketch?

Once you’ve converted a photo to a drawing, you can edit it further.

You can use Colorcinch to adjust the intensity, increase or decrease the details, hue or colors.

What other artistic effects can I use?

Colorcinch has another tool you may like, featuring a photo to anime converter that instantly transforms your images into stunning anime-style artwork.

Get started – it's free!