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Explore photo-to-sketch effects to convert photos into sketches

Instantly convert photos to sketches with Picsart’s instant and high-quality photo effects. Use the photo-to-sketch filters to give your photos that “masterpiece in the making” feel with both pencil- and ink-based sketch effects.

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    Explore sketch effects in Picsart’s Artistic collection.

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    Convert photos to sketches in an instant with Picsart’s library effects.

  • Library of sketchy effects

    Explore a variety of art-inspired drawing and sketch effects

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How to turn photos to sketches

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Customize your sketch down to a stroke with AI sketch effects

Make your photos look like they were sketches from the very beginning with AI-powered effects. Thanks to Picsart’s tight integration with state-of-the-art AI technology, the AI sketch effects can play well with various kinds of photos and provide realistic results. Adjust how the filter looks by using the adjustment sliders to control its strength and even pick the colors of your sketch.

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Customize your sketch down to a stroke with AI sketch effects

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Turn a portrait into a sketch

Give a portrait a drawn look, then customize the result for your next creative project.
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Turn your portrait photos into sketches

Always wished someone would draw you in the subway? Take matters into your own hands with the sketch effect and add a touch of spontaneous artistry to your portrait photos in seconds. Customize the details of your sketch with effect sliders and even select the color palette.

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Transform landscape shots into hand-drawn sketches

Reinvent your landscape shots with the photo-to-sketch converter. Add ink or graphite magic to your photos to present them in new ways. Or, pair the sketch effects with the background remover tool to create custom architecture and nature stickers.

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Explore other artistic effects on Picsart

Looking for a way to transform your photos into watercolor or oil paintings? Picsart’s photo editor has got that covered too! Easily turn any photo into art with Picsart’s Artistic collection of effects. Transform your photo into a cartoon, a comic book art illustration, or add a touch of Van Gogh with the oil painting effect.

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Sketch decorations with the draw tool

Get more hands-on and draw sketches yourself right in the Picsart photo editor. Thanks to the built-in Draw tool, you can do your own sketches or simply add hand-drawn elements to your edits. Draw from scratch or insert your photo to draw by tracing. Add personal touches and notes with handwritten text and so much more!

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Sketch effects FAQ

  • The Picsart sketch effect is an AI-powered filter that turns your photo into a hand-drawn sketch.

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