Photo to Cartoon Photo to Cartoon

Photo to Cartoon

Turn an existing photo into a stylized illustration. Choose the drawing style and detail level while asking the model to retain the main subject and composition.

2K17 creditsJPG · PNG · WebP
  • JPG
  • PNG
  • WebP
  • 15 MB

Free to start: Explore the controls and preview your uploaded photo free, with no sign-up. AI generation requires a verified account and 17 credits. This is not a free generated sample. See all prices

No photo handy? Open the full workspace

Upload only photos you own or have permission to use, especially when real people appear in them.

Choose your look

17 credits

01Upload a photo

Use photos you own or have permission to edit.

02Choose your look

Sign in to generate; controls and local photo preview are free.

03Your result

Your generated image will appear here.

HistoryPricing

AI can change fine details. Review faces, edges and text before sharing.

Requires a photo and returns one static image. This tool does not create animation, moving GIFs or images from text alone.

See a real before-and-after example

This example uses DeepSwapAI's public brand image, not a customer's photo. It is one completed generation, not a quality benchmark or a promise of the same result.

DeepSwapAI brand portrait of a woman outdoors in a floral outfit
Original brand image
Static comic-style AI illustration made from the brand portrait
AI-generated example
Art style: Comic illustrationDetail level: Balanced
Example details

Generated on 5 September 2026 at the 2K setting. The original result is a 2720 × 1536 PNG. The images shown here are resized WebP previews, without retouching.

This example was tested with purchase-equivalent export access. Future images are watermark-free after a completed credit purchase. This is not a free watermark-free generation offer.

Back to controls

Only the two selectors change. Upload your own permitted photo and click Generate when ready; this button does not submit a task or spend credits.

Choose a useful starting photo

Ways to use Photo to Cartoon

Comic-style portrait

Turn a portrait into a comic illustration and choose how much detail to keep.

Watercolor pet or family picture

Use the watercolor style for a soft, painted look of a pet or family photo.

Flat-art avatar

Pick the flat style for a clean, simple avatar.

Illustrations for cards and posts

Use the static PNG in greeting cards, social posts or slides. The tool does not create animations.

How it works

  1. Upload a clear photo of a person, pet or object.
  2. Choose an illustration style and the amount of detail.
  3. Generate, check the subject and composition, then download the static image.

17 credits per generated image. One-time credit purchases; no subscription. Future images are without a watermark after a purchase.

Uploaded files and generated images are scheduled for deletion after 24 hours. Download your result before then.

Questions before you start

Can I create a cartoon from text without a photo?

Not with this tool. It transforms an uploaded photo. Extra instructions refine the edit but do not replace the required photo.

Does it animate the photo?

No. The result is one still PNG image. Comic, watercolor and flat-color are visual styles, not animation modes.

How much does Photo to Cartoon cost?

Each generated image uses 17 credits. Credits are sold in one-time packs, starting at $9.99 for 200 credits, with no subscription. A failed generation is not charged.

Can I try Photo to Cartoon for free?

You can open the controls and preview your uploaded photo without signing up. Generating an image needs a verified account and 17 credits. Until an account's first credit purchase, its images carry a watermark with DeepSwapAI.com and the account's full email address.

Which photos can I upload?

JPG, PNG or WebP images up to 15 MB. Only upload photos you own or have permission to use.

What happens to my photos?

Uploaded photos and generated images are deleted automatically within 24 hours and are never used to train AI models.

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Ready to try Photo to Cartoon?

Upload only photos you own or have permission to use, especially when real people appear in them. Each upload is processed only for the task you request.

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