Pixelcut
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AI Photo to Painting Converter

Trusted by 70 million people
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Developer API
Available on iPhone & Android

How to Turn Your Photo Into a Painting

  1. 1

    Upload your image

    Start by selecting the photo you want to transform. It can be a portrait, a landscape, a picture of your pet, or any other image.

  2. 2

    Describe the painting style

    In the prompt box, tell the AI what kind of painting you want. For example, 'a vibrant watercolor painting' or 'a classic oil portrait'.

  3. 3

    Generate your artwork

    Click the generate button and let the AI work its magic. In seconds, it will create a unique painting based on your photo and prompt.

  4. 4

    Download your painting

    Your new artwork is ready to be saved. Download the high-resolution PNG file for free, with no watermark.

Why spend hours with complicated software when you can convert a picture into a painting in just a few seconds? Our AI-powered tool simplifies the entire process. Just upload a photo, describe the artistic style you want, and watch as it’s transformed. It’s perfect for creating stunning art from your favorite memories without needing any artistic skill or technical knowledge. Go from a simple snapshot to a beautiful, personalized painting that’s ready to be shared or printed with incredible speed and ease.

From Photo to Masterpiece in Moments

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You are the art director. Our AI image-to-painting converter gives you the freedom to guide the final look. By entering a text prompt, you can specify the art style, from a classic oil painting with heavy textures to a light and airy watercolor sketch. Describe the mood, the brushwork, and the color palette you envision. This conversational approach allows you to experiment with different aesthetics, ensuring the final artwork truly matches your creative vision and brings a unique artistic touch to your original photo.

Define Your Own Artistic Style

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Turn your most cherished photos into timeless works of art that make perfect gifts or home decor. Convert a wedding photo into a romantic watercolor piece, turn a pet picture into a stately oil portrait, or transform a vacation landscape into a vibrant impressionist painting. These creations are more than just images; they are personal, heartfelt keepsakes. Preserve your special moments in an artistic format that adds emotional depth and a touch of elegance, creating something truly unique for yourself or a loved one.

Create Meaningful, Personalized Art

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It’s Effortless: No art classes or complex tools needed. Simply upload your image and type a prompt. It’s Fast: Generate a beautiful painting from your photo in mere moments. It’s Your Vision: You control the outcome. Describe the style, from oil to sketch, to make it yours. AI-Powered: Our tool analyzes your photo and creatively applies the style you describe for a genuine artistic transformation. High-Quality Results: Download a high-resolution PNG file perfect for printing, framing, or sharing online.

Why use Pixelcut's AI to turn images into paintings?

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Personalized Gifts: Create a painted portrait of family, friends, or pets for a truly memorable present. Custom Home Decor: Print and frame your AI-generated paintings to create unique wall art that matches your style. Social Media Content: Give your profile a creative edge with artistic versions of your photos that will capture attention. Artistic Exploration: Experiment with different painting styles using your own pictures as a base, without picking up a brush. Event Memorabilia: Transform photos from birthdays, anniversaries, or trips into lasting artistic mementos.

Turn Image into Painting Use Cases

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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.