Pixelcut
A before-and-after comparison showing a sketch cleanup tool's result. The left side is a messy pencil sketch of a fantasy creature, while the right side is the perfectly clean and crisp digital line art version.

AI Sketch Cleanup and Line Art Generator

Trusted by 70 million people
171,800 Reviews
Developer API
Available on iPhone & Android

How to Clean Up Your Sketch

  1. 1

    Upload your sketch

    Start by uploading a photo or scan of your drawing. A clear, well-lit image will help the AI produce the best results.

  2. 2

    Describe the cleanup

    In the text box, tell the AI how you want your sketch cleaned. For example, 'Refine the lines of this character sketch' or 'Make the line art sharp and clean.'

  3. 3

    Generate your line art

    Click the generate button and let the AI work. It will analyze your image and prompt to create a refined version of your sketch.

  4. 4

    Download your clean drawing

    Your new, polished line art is ready to be saved. Download the high-resolution PNG file and use it for digital coloring, in your portfolio, or any other project.

Breathe life into your initial concepts without the tedious manual work. Our AI sketch cleanup tool intelligently analyzes your uploaded drawing, distinguishing between your intended lines and unwanted smudges or faint construction lines. It quickly refines your pencil or pen strokes, creating crisp, clear line art that looks professional and ready for the next stage. This process saves you valuable time, allowing you to move from brainstorming to a finished piece much faster than with traditional digital tracing methods.

From Rough Idea to Refined Artwork in Seconds

A before-and-after image demonstrating sketch cleanup. The left side shows a rough pencil sketch of a motorcycle, and the right side shows the same motorcycle as a clean, polished ink drawing.
A clean foundation is key to a great digital painting. Our tool is designed to prepare your traditional sketches for digital coloring by defining and sharpening your line work. It eliminates the grayish background from photos of paper and makes your lines bold and distinct. This creates a perfect base layer for adding color in any digital art program. By turning your hand-drawn art into clean digital lines, you can experiment with colors and shading without disrupting your original drawing.

Enhance Clarity and Prepare for Digital Coloring

A before-and-after illustration of a dragon sketch. The left side shows a messy pencil sketch, and the right side shows the clean, inked line art version, demonstrating the sketch cleanup process.
Whether you're a professional illustrator looking to streamline your workflow or a hobbyist who wants to make your doodles look more polished, our sketch cleanup tool is for you. There's no need to learn complicated software or spend hours with a digital pen. Simply upload your image, type a simple prompt describing how you want it cleaned, and let the AI handle the refinement. It’s an accessible way for anyone to elevate the quality of their drawings and produce clean, shareable art.

Perfect for Hobbyists and Professionals

A before-and-after illustration of a sketch cleanup. The left side shows a rough pencil sketch of a dragon's head, and the right side shows the same drawing as clean, polished black ink line art.
It’s Effortless: Turn a photo of your sketchbook page into a clean digital drawing with just a few clicks. It's Precise: Our AI is trained to recognize and preserve the important details of your drawing while removing imperfections. AI-Powered: Go beyond simple filters. Our tool rebuilds your sketch into sharp, defined line art. Versatile: Perfect for character designs, comics, illustrations, and concept art. Get your ideas ready for digital coloring or your portfolio. Fast Workflow: Speed up your creative process significantly by automating the cleanup phase.

Why use Pixelcut's AI Sketch Cleanup?

A before-and-after image illustrating sketch cleanup. The left side shows a rough pencil sketch of a mechanical bird, and the right side shows the same bird fatores in clean, polished digital line art.
Comic and Manga Creation: Quickly clean up your penciled comic book pages to prepare them for inking and coloring. Character Design: Refine your character concept sketches into clean model sheets for animation or game development. Illustration Portfolios: Present your best work by transforming rough sketches into polished pieces that showcase your talent. Coloring Pages: Turn your detailed drawings into custom coloring pages for friends, family, or to sell online. Tattoo Design: Finalize a tattoo concept by creating sharp, clear line work to show your artist.

Sketch Cleanup Use Cases

A before-and-after image demonstrating sketch cleanup. The left half shows a rough pencil sketch of a dragon, and the right half shows the same dragon as a clean, polished black line drawing on a white background.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pixelcut is loved by over 2 million people

  • My favorite app

    Great app, easy to use. Helps our small business save time and money to create different marketing materials professionally. Thank you.
    Shaelyn D.
  • Best background remover

    I need a good background remover for my work and I've been through them all it feels like. This one is the best by far. It's so easy to use and the results always look amazing. Thank you Pixelcut!
    Kira H.
  • Love it

    It's amazingly easy and gives the perfect results for my bags and accessories. It looks like it was done by a professional photographer.
    Mary J.