AI Sketch Maker

How it works

1. 1

   Upload your photo

   Drop your image into EditThisPic. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB. High-contrast photos with clear subjects produce the most detailed sketch results. Both portraits and landscapes work well.

   Expect: Simple sketch conversion: 30-40 seconds. Detailed architectural scenes: 45-60 seconds.
2. 2

   Describe the sketch style you want

   Type your instruction: 'convert this photo to a detailed pencil sketch with realistic shading and crosshatching' or 'turn this into a loose charcoal sketch with expressive strokes.' Specify the drawing medium—pencil, charcoal, ink—and shading style. No marking needed—the AI transforms the entire image.

   Tip: Mention specific techniques like 'crosshatching', 'stippling', or 'smooth gradient shading' for different sketch effects.

   Copy one of these to get started:

   Classic pencil portrait sketch convert this photo to a detailed pencil sketch with realistic shading, fine lines, and white paper background

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   Charcoal drawing effect turn this photo into a charcoal drawing with deep blacks, dramatic contrast, and smudged edges

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   Light line sketch convert this photo to a light, minimalist line sketch with thin delicate pencil strokes and minimal shading

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   Crosshatch illustration turn this photo into a pen-and-ink crosshatch illustration with dense hatching for shadows and clean lines

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   Architectural sketch convert this building photo to an architectural pencil sketch with precise lines, perspective guides, and subtle shading

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   Loose expressive sketch turn this photo into a loose, expressive sketch with quick confident strokes and unfinished edges

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   Colored pencil drawing convert this photo to a colored pencil drawing with visible pencil strokes, soft blending, and natural paper texture

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3. 3

   Review the sketch result

   Check that the sketch captures the subject's key features and details. Look for clean line work, appropriate shading depth, and consistent pencil texture across the image. Zoom in on areas with fine detail.

4. 4

   Refine with markers if needed

   If specific areas need more detail or different shading intensity, tap markers on those spots and regenerate. Most sketch conversions look excellent on the first try.

   Tip: Markers are for precision refinement only. Try without them first—sketch conversions usually work perfectly in one pass.