How do I turn a photo into a painting?

Upload your photo, pick a painting style (oil, watercolor, Van Gogh, ukiyo-e or stained glass) and press Apply. The AI repaints the whole picture with brush strokes and texture.

Which painting style should I choose?

Oil painting feels rich and classic, great for portraits. Watercolor is light and airy, lovely for weddings and landscapes. Van Gogh adds bold swirling skies. Ukiyo-e turns travel photos into Japanese woodblock prints.

Can I print the painting?

Yes. Send it to the Image Upscaler for a bigger file, then print it on canvas, paper or a poster.

Does it work on landscapes and travel photos?

Yes. Landscapes and city streets are some of the best photos for painting styles.

How much does it cost?

Each painting costs 2 credits. You can try it without signing up: guests get 3 free credits every day. A free account adds a 20-credit sign-up bonus, valid for 30 days, and 5 free credits every day.

Is there a watermark?

Results made with free credits have a small watermark in the bottom-right corner. Results made with purchased credits don't, and if you buy credits later you can download earlier results without the watermark.

Photo to Painting: Turn Any Photo into a Painting

Pick oil painting, watercolor, Van Gogh or ukiyo-e and the AI repaints your photo with real brush strokes. Portraits, couples, pets and places all work.

2credits per photo
22styles
20free credits to start

1 · Your photo

No photo? Preview one free:

2 · Style

Compare styles · pick up to 4, one photo

3 · Add details (optional)

No sign-up needed to try. Guests get 3 free credits a day.

✓ Pets and group photos✓ Uploads deleted after 7 days

BeforeExample · Oil painting

Made with this filter in one tap.

One photo, 22 styles

The same photo in every style, so you can compare at a glance. Tap one to preview it above.

Anime & cartoon

Toys & fun

Art & paint

Retro & bold

Works on people, pets and places

Hover to see the original. Couples and friends stay together, and pets keep their markings.

Popular uses

Pages built around one look, each with its own examples and tips.

AI Photo FilterTurn a photo into anime, a 3D cartoon, a sketch, a painting or a collectible toy. Pick a style and tap once. Works on selfies, couples, group shots and pets.

Photo to AnimeUpload a selfie and get it redrawn in a Japanese anime style – big expressive eyes, clean lines and bright colors.

Ghibli FilterRedraw your photo in a soft, hand-painted Japanese animation style inspired by Studio Ghibli films. One click, no prompt.

Photo to CartoonUpload a photo and get a rounded, animated-movie style 3D cartoon version of it in one click.

Photo to SketchUpload a photo and get it redrawn as a hand-drawn pencil sketch, with lines and shading like an artist's sketchbook.

AI Action FigureUpload a photo, type a name for the box and get a boxed action figure with little accessories. Or pick Figurine for a collectible standing on your desk.

Pet PortraitUpload a photo of your dog or cat and dress them in a velvet cape for a royal portrait, or pick a cartoon, watercolor, Van Gogh or chibi look.

Photo to Coloring PageUpload a photo and get a clean black and white coloring page with bold outlines and no shading, ready to print.

How it works

1
Upload a photo
A portrait, a wedding photo, a pet or a place you love. No photo yet? Preview the styles on a sample photo first.
2
Pick a painting style
Oil painting is selected. Switch to watercolor, Van Gogh, ukiyo-e, stained glass or royal portrait in one tap.
3
Download and print
Save the painting, or upscale it first for a canvas or a framed print.

Why people use it

Real brush strokes

Thick impasto for oil, soft washes and paper texture for watercolor, swirling strokes for Van Gogh.

Compare painting styles

Tick Compare styles to run oil, watercolor and Van Gogh on the same photo at once.

Made to hang on the wall

Upscale the result for a canvas, a poster or a framed gift.

People, pets and places

Portraits, couples, weddings, pets, landscapes and city streets all turn into paintings.

One price per painting

Each painting costs 2 credits. Try it without an account using free daily credits.

From photo to painting in seconds

Turning a photo into a painting used to mean commissioning an artist. Now you can pick a style and let the AI repaint your picture: an oil portrait of your grandparents, a watercolor of your wedding, a Van Gogh version of your favorite trip. It's a simple way to make a gift, decorate a wall or just see a familiar photo in a new light.

Which style suits your photo

Oil painting for portraits and family photos: warm colors and thick, visible brush strokes.
Watercolor for weddings, flowers and landscapes: soft washes with white paper showing through.
Van Gogh for skies, fields and night scenes: bold swirls in blues and yellows.
Ukiyo-e for travel and nature: a Japanese woodblock print with flat colors.
Stained glass for something striking: glowing jewel tones inside black lead lines.

Tips

Choose a sharp photo with clear shapes and good light. Painting styles simplify small details, so a strong subject and a clean background work best. Use Compare styles to try three or four looks on the same photo, then keep your favorite. For a pencil drawing instead, try Photo to Sketch; for your pet, see Pet Portrait. All styles are in the AI Photo Filter.

Limitations

The AI paints in the style rather than copying the photo, so faces are stylized and small details like text or jewelry may change. Van Gogh refers to the painter's public-domain style; the result is a new image, not a copy of any painting. Results made with free credits carry a small watermark; results made with purchased credits don't.