Photo to Cartoon Effect
Turn photos into comic-style cartoons with flat colours and bold ink outlines. Adjust the colour levels, smoothing and outline thickness.
Showing a sample photo. Upload your own to edit it.
How to use Cartoon Effect
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Add your photo
Drop, paste or choose a photo. A sample photo is shown until you add yours.
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Adjust the cartoon effect
The cartoon effect is already selected. Fine-tune the settings and intensity, and compare before and after.
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Download
Save in full resolution as JPG, PNG or WEBP, or stack more effects first.
Cartoonize any photo
The cartoon effect smooths textures, reduces the number of colours and draws dark outlines along the edges, the same three steps an illustrator uses to turn a photo into a comic panel. It works on portraits, pets, cars and landscapes.
Settings
- Colour levels: fewer levels give a flatter, more graphic look.
- Smoothing: removes skin texture and noise.
- Outline strength and thickness: from delicate lines to bold comic ink.
- Colour boost: brighter, more playful colours.
Looking for other looks? The full Photo Filters & Effects tool has 17 effects you can combine.