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Photo editing tools

Photo to Pencil Sketch

Convert a photo into a shaded pencil sketch. Choose light graphite, detailed cross-hatching or charcoal while keeping the original composition. Paid credits required.

Upload the original file
Upload an image

Loads the photo and example settings. Credits are used only when you generate.

Drawing style

Changing a setting replaces the instructions below. You can edit them before generating.

Prompt & generation settings
View / edit generation prompt

This is the text used with your original image. You can edit or copy it. Changing the instructions above resets this text.

GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst · medium · 1:1

40 credits per image

One image per generation. Failed tasks restore credits. Each new version uses credits.

Upload one JPG, PNG or WebP up to 7 MB. Sign in and buy credits to generate; no signup credits. The model and quality determine the quote shown below.

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See the actual edit

Photo to Pencil Sketch: Yix result
Photo to Pencil Sketch: Demo input
Drag the slider to compare the original and edited image.

AI-generated demo input and its actual Yix edit. One example, not a guarantee of every result.

Check before downloading

Check facial proportions and edges, then inspect whether hatching follows the form instead of adding noisy texture.

Uploaded originals require your account to access. Generated image links can be opened by anyone who has the link. Avoid sensitive photos.

What this tool can and cannot do

Convert a photo into a shaded pencil sketch. Choose light graphite, detailed cross-hatching or charcoal while keeping the original composition. Paid credits required.

Before you generate

Use a well-lit portrait, pet or architectural photo with clear shapes. For outlines without shading, use Photo to Line Art instead.

More ways to use this tool

Detailed pet sketch

Detailed pet sketch: Yix result
Detailed pet sketch: Demo input
Drag the slider to compare the original and edited image.

Charcoal travel portrait

Charcoal travel portrait: Yix result
Charcoal travel portrait: Demo input
Drag the slider to compare the original and edited image.

AI-generated demo input and its actual Yix edit. One example, not a guarantee of every result.

From upload to download

  1. 01

    Upload the original file

    Use the largest original you have. Avoid screenshots, heavy compression and photos of a screen.

  2. 02

    Review your edit and quote

    The task instructions are already filled in. Adjust them, choose a model, quality and ratio, and review the credit cost before generating.

  3. 03

    Compare and save

    Compare the result with your original, inspect important details, then download. A new attempt uses credits again; keep a copy of your original.

What this tool can and cannot do

The drawing is a raster image, not SVG or an engraving file. Small lettering and subtle facial details may be redrawn.

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