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Upload a photo and get a hand-drawn pencil sketch in seconds, no signup needed.
Pick the right photo for soft, detailed pencil shading
Even lighting and clear subjects keep skin, fur, and textures natural—perfect for hand-drawn shading.
Portrait shading
Soft/neutral light, clear facial features; best when you want natural skin and gentle shadows.
Textured scenes
Wood, stone, fabric, or detailed interiors where you want shading and surface texture.
Pets & fur
Keep fur tidy and well lit; pencil shading preserves whiskers and soft hair without harsh edges.
Lifestyle shots
People, pets, or products with ambient light where you want soft gradients rather than hard outlines.
Upload a Photo, Get a Pencil Sketch in Seconds
Upload a portrait or product shot and Lovnib recreates it as a hand-drawn pencil sketch with clean strokes and shading.
No drawing skills needed: pick the pencil sketch style, toggle a white background if you want, and download a share-ready result in seconds.
How to turn a photo into a pencil sketch?
Follow these quick steps to get a clean, hand-drawn look
Step 1: Upload your photo (JPG, PNG, WEBP)
Step 2: Choose Pencil Sketch and generate
Step 3: Download your pencil sketch
Photo to Pencil Sketch FAQs
Tips for soft, detailed pencil shading with natural textures.
What photos work best for pencil shading?
Use soft or neutral lighting with clear subjects. Mid-to-high resolution (around 1500px on the long side) keeps skin, fur, and textures smooth. Avoid heavy filters, overexposure, or underexposure.
How do I keep skin, fabric, or wood texture natural?
Start with a clean, high-res photo and even lighting. Avoid over-sharpening or aggressive skin-smoothing; subtle texture lets pencil strokes look hand-drawn instead of plastic.
Hair or fur looks messy—how to improve it?
Brush hair/fur, light it evenly, and reduce noise. Slightly increase contrast if needed, but keep shadows gentle so whiskers and strands stay defined without breaking.
Do I need to clean up the background?
A simple or light background gives cleaner edges. For busy scenes, simplify colors or remove the background so the subject stays the focus of the shading.
The sketch is too light or too harsh—how do I adjust?
Before generating, nudge brightness/contrast: softer light and lower contrast yield gentler gradients; a small contrast boost sharpens edges, but too much can fragment lines.