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Photo to anime

Give a portrait, pet or scene an illustrated look. Choose soft anime, manga line art or watercolor.

Example result

Turn a city portrait into anime — After
Turn a city portrait into anime — Before
Before

Turn a city portrait into anime

GPT Image 2.5 Flare

Choose an illustration direction

Soft anime uses clean lines and gentle colors; manga creates black-and-white line art; watercolor anime explores a softer painted finish. Use the examples to choose a direction rather than expecting every photo to produce the same look.

Make the subject easy to recognize

Start with a clear subject and a readable pose. Compare facial features, hair, glasses and clothing after generation. Backgrounds may be simplified as the photo is reinterpreted as an illustration.

How does this tool work?

  1. Upload a photo

    Choose a clear JPG, PNG or WebP image.

  2. Choose your edit

    Create an anime-style portrait or illustration from your photo.

  3. Generate and download

    Review the result, compare it with your photo, and download it.

Questions

Will it keep the person exactly the same?

It aims for a recognizable subject, but stylization can change proportions and small features. Review the likeness rather than treating it as an exact identity-preserving conversion.

Can I convert scenery or objects too?

Yes. You can try landscapes, interiors, products and pets as well as portraits. The result is an interpretation in the selected illustration style.

Where do the example images come from?

The examples use our AI-created source images and actual edits from the model named on each example. They are demonstrations, not customer photos. Results depend on the input.

How does this tool work?

Upload your photo, choose an option, then generate. You can add instructions under Advanced settings.

What should I check?

Stylization can change facial features and small details. Review the result for likeness.

Can I use this for free?

Verified accounts receive starter credits, subject to the daily allocation. Each generation uses the credits shown on the button.

Will every detail stay the same?

AI edits may change fine details. Review faces, text, product details, and geometry before using the result.

What happens to my photos?

Your files are private. When you generate, the reference is uploaded for processing. Reference files are kept for 7 days and generated files for 30 days. Download any results you want to keep. See the privacy policy for processing details.

What if the request fails?

Requests and images undergo safety checks. Credits used for a confirmed failed or undeliverable task are returned. Check My creations for its status.

Find an illustrated look for your photo

Create an anime-style portrait or illustration from your photo.

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