Transform Your Photo Into a Sketch

Go from photo to sketch in seconds – without ever having to break out the art supplies.

Mobile app photo to sketch effects by BeFunky
Charcoal GFX effect applied to male portrait

Find Your Favorite Sketch Effect

Ever wanted to turn a photo into a sketch without being a pro artist? Our one-click Photo to Sketch effects make it easy to get stunning results. Choose from classic pen art, detailed cross-hatch sketches, charcoal drawings, and more. Reimagine your photos with your favorite art styles!

Architecture with photo to sketch GFX effects applied

Harness Innovative Photo to Sketch Technology

Our Sketch effects harness the power of AI to define the subject and details of your photo – for realistic and high-quality results every time. And rest assured that you’ll never lose the essence or quality of your original image throughout the transformation. Whether you like our classic Sketcher effects or our Digital Art editions, we’ve got the perfect photo-to-sketch effect for portraits, pet photos, and more! Try our AI-powered GFX effects for even more realistic results, with options to adjust and customize the look. Create professional-level sketches with just a few clicks!

Sketcher GFX effect applied to portrait of woman in pool
portrait of woman in pool

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Turn Any Photo Into a Graphic Novel Panel

Ever wondered what you'd look like as the hero in a graphic novel? Well, now you can find out! Our Graphic Novel DLX effect is inspired by classic graphic novels and modern animation. Add the effect to your portrait to effortlessly transform it into an illustrated panel. With bold lines and stark contrast, you can create your own graphic novel story in no time.

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Graphic novel effect example before image

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Create an Ink Drawing Without the Mess

Our photo-to-ink drawing effects enable you to craft bold and impactful ink art – without the mess or expensive art supplies. Choose from various styles to emulate your favorite ink art in seconds. Ink Wash GFX is the perfect digital rendition of the classic Sumi-e art style, while our more classic inkify effects feature bold and thick linework for dramatic impact. Whatever your style, our Inkify effects turn your photos into beautiful ink drawings.

Ink Wash DLX applied to architecture photography

Explore Depth and Dimension With Cross Hatch DLX

Cross-hatching is an excellent way to add depth and dimension to your sketches, but it can be time-consuming and tough to master. Luckily, our Cross Hatch DLX effect gives you the same result in seconds! This digital art effect analyzes your image for color variations to determine where and how intensely to cross-hatch. The final result is a perfectly detailed cross-hatch sketch that exaggerates the shadows and highlights of your original image.

Photo of two little dogs with Cross Hatch effect applied
Photo of two little dogs

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Turn Photos Into Classic Pen Art Sketches

Want to turn your photo into a classic ballpoint pen sketch in seconds? Our Pen Art effects make it easy! Featuring that signature blue ink style and an overall monochrome look, these AI-powered effects capture the essence of casual pen art and highlight the most important details. Pen Art GFX offers multiple variations and lets you customize the effect to match your vision. With our Pen Art effects, you can effortlessly create that beloved Pen Art sketch style.

Man in mountains before and after Pen Art GFX is applied

Go From Photo to Sketch in One Tap

Download our mobile app to turn any photo into a detailed sketch – from any device.

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How to Turn a Photo Into a Sketch

Go from photo to sketch in four easy steps!

Upload photo

01. Upload Your Photo

Open your image in BeFunky’s Photo Editor.

Choose Artsy effect

02. Choose Your Effect

Navigate to the Artsy section and choose your sketch effect.

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03. Save It

Save your image to the location of your choosing.

Transform Photos Into Sketches, Effortlessly!