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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!