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AI Cartoon Styles for Your Photos

Upload a photo, choose from 10 cartoon styles, from a 3D animated movie look to a retro 90s cartoon, and get it redrawn with the same face, pose and outfit.

Use photos of yourself, or of people and pets you have permission to edit. Cartoon edits are created from your photo, and you are responsible for how you use them.

Cartoon style

Smooth, glossy 3D characters with big expressive eyes.

3 credits per image, shown before anything runs. Credits for a run that fails are returned. Only upload photos you own or have permission to edit.

GPT Image 2.5 Flare: supported inputs and settings

text to image

  • Aspect ratio: auto, 1:1, 3:2, 2:3, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16, 21:9, 27:16, 16:27, 9:8, 8:9
  • Resolution: 1K, 2K, 4K

image to image

  • Reference images (required): Up to 16 images. 30MB per image; Files are uploaded privately.
  • Aspect ratio: auto, 1:1, 3:2, 2:3, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16, 21:9, 27:16, 16:27, 9:8, 8:9
  • Resolution: 1K, 2K, 4K
Input
One photo of a person, a pet or a group in JPG, PNG or WebP up to 30 MB, plus a style and an optional short note.
Output
The same photo redrawn as a cartoon in the style you picked, with the subject, pose, outfit colors and composition kept.

Cartoon style guide with the prompt behind each style

Review the input type and core settings before starting your own version.

Examples made with this tool are coming soon.

For now, the gallery shows creative references and sample inputs, not results made with this tool.

Example 01

3D animated movie

Rounded, glossy 3D characters with soft skin, big eyes and cinematic lighting, like a frame from a family animated movie. It suits portraits, couples and pets. Works best with a portrait with a clear face in soft light.

Input:
One photo
Settings:
Style: 3D animated movie
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Redraw the uploaded photo as a cartoon in a 3D animated feature-film look: smooth rounded 3D character modeling, soft subsurface skin, large expressive eyes, glossy hair with fine strand detail, cinematic soft lighting, shallow depth of field and rich saturated color. Keep the subject recognizable: the same face shape, hairstyle and hair color, skin tone, expression, outfit colors, pose, age and the number of people or animals, and keep the composition and framing of the original photo. Redraw the background in the same style, with the same setting and colors as the photo. Make it look like a finished piece of cartoon artwork, not a photo with a filter. Do not add text, logos, speech bubbles or watermarks.

Example 02

Classic 2D cel

Clean outlines, flat color and simple shadow shapes, like a hand-painted animation cel. It keeps a photo’s pose and gives it a storybook-cartoon feel. Works best with a full-body or half-body photo with a simple pose.

Input:
One photo
Settings:
Style: Classic 2D cel
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Redraw the uploaded photo as a cartoon in a classic hand-drawn 2D cel animation look: clean confident ink outlines, flat areas of color with simple cel shading, a painted background and the charm of traditional animation. Keep the subject recognizable: the same face shape, hairstyle and hair color, skin tone, expression, outfit colors, pose, age and the number of people or animals, and keep the composition and framing of the original photo. Redraw the background in the same style, with the same setting and colors as the photo. Make it look like a finished piece of cartoon artwork, not a photo with a filter. Do not add text, logos, speech bubbles or watermarks.

Example 03

Anime

Crisp lines, large detailed eyes and cel shading, with stylized hair highlights. It suits portraits and character-style photos. Works best with a front-facing portrait with the hair visible.

Input:
One photo
Settings:
Style: Anime
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Redraw the uploaded photo as a cartoon in a modern Japanese anime look: crisp linework, large detailed eyes, stylized hair with sharp highlights, cel-shaded color, soft glowing light and a clean painted background. Keep the subject recognizable: the same face shape, hairstyle and hair color, skin tone, expression, outfit colors, pose, age and the number of people or animals, and keep the composition and framing of the original photo. Redraw the background in the same style, with the same setting and colors as the photo. Make it look like a finished piece of cartoon artwork, not a photo with a filter. Do not add text, logos, speech bubbles or watermarks.

Example 04

Comic book

Heavy ink lines, halftone dots and strong contrast, like a printed comic page. Add no speech bubbles, so the picture stays clean. Works best with a photo with strong light and shadow.

Input:
One photo
Settings:
Style: Comic book
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Redraw the uploaded photo as a cartoon in a western comic-book look: bold black ink outlines, dramatic hatched shadows, halftone dot shading, punchy limited color and dynamic contrast, with no speech bubbles or lettering. Keep the subject recognizable: the same face shape, hairstyle and hair color, skin tone, expression, outfit colors, pose, age and the number of people or animals, and keep the composition and framing of the original photo. Redraw the background in the same style, with the same setting and colors as the photo. Make it look like a finished piece of cartoon artwork, not a photo with a filter. Do not add text, logos, speech bubbles or watermarks.

Example 05

Chibi

An oversized head, a tiny body and big round eyes. It is a cute option for pets, friends and avatars, and details like hair and outfit color carry over. Works best with a full-body photo where the outfit is easy to see.

Input:
One photo
Settings:
Style: Chibi
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Redraw the uploaded photo as a cartoon in a chibi style: a very small, cute body with an oversized head, big round eyes, simplified hands and feet, soft pastel color and clean rounded outlines. Keep the subject recognizable: the same face shape, hairstyle and hair color, skin tone, expression, outfit colors, pose, age and the number of people or animals, and keep the composition and framing of the original photo. Redraw the background in the same style, with the same setting and colors as the photo. Make it look like a finished piece of cartoon artwork, not a photo with a filter. Do not add text, logos, speech bubbles or watermarks.

Example 06

Caricature

A larger head, a bigger smile and a few exaggerated signature traits, drawn in a friendly way. It makes a good gift, but keep it kind and only use photos you may edit. Works best with a head-and-shoulders photo with a clear smile.

Input:
One photo
Settings:
Style: Caricature
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Redraw the uploaded photo as a cartoon in a friendly caricature style: playfully exaggerated features such as a larger head, expressive smile and signature traits, drawn with confident ink lines and watercolor-style color, kind and flattering rather than mocking. Keep the subject recognizable: the same face shape, hairstyle and hair color, skin tone, expression, outfit colors, pose, age and the number of people or animals, and keep the composition and framing of the original photo. Redraw the background in the same style, with the same setting and colors as the photo. Make it look like a finished piece of cartoon artwork, not a photo with a filter. Do not add text, logos, speech bubbles or watermarks.

Example 07

Claymation

Soft clay surfaces, fingerprint texture and a miniature handmade set, like a stop-motion film. It works well for pets, families and small groups. Works best with a clear photo with a simple background.

Input:
One photo
Settings:
Style: Claymation
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Redraw the uploaded photo as a cartoon in a stop-motion claymation look: the subject sculpted from plasticine clay, with soft fingerprint textures, slightly uneven handmade surfaces, bright simple props and a miniature handmade set, lit like a tabletop film set. Keep the subject recognizable: the same face shape, hairstyle and hair color, skin tone, expression, outfit colors, pose, age and the number of people or animals, and keep the composition and framing of the original photo. Redraw the background in the same style, with the same setting and colors as the photo. Make it look like a finished piece of cartoon artwork, not a photo with a filter. Do not add text, logos, speech bubbles or watermarks.

Example 08

Watercolor storybook

Soft color washes, pencil lines and a paper texture, like a page from a picture book. It suits families, pets and outdoor scenes. Works best with an outdoor or family photo with soft colors.

Input:
One photo
Settings:
Style: Watercolor storybook
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Redraw the uploaded photo as a cartoon in a watercolor children’s storybook illustration: soft translucent washes of color, gentle pencil linework, warm paper texture, slightly loose edges and a cozy, whimsical mood. Keep the subject recognizable: the same face shape, hairstyle and hair color, skin tone, expression, outfit colors, pose, age and the number of people or animals, and keep the composition and framing of the original photo. Redraw the background in the same style, with the same setting and colors as the photo. Make it look like a finished piece of cartoon artwork, not a photo with a filter. Do not add text, logos, speech bubbles or watermarks.

Example 09

Flat vector

Simple shapes, flat fills and a small palette. It is a good fit for profile pictures, team pages and slides. Works best with a headshot with a plain background.

Input:
One photo
Settings:
Style: Flat vector
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Redraw the uploaded photo as a cartoon in a flat vector illustration: simple geometric shapes, flat solid color fills with no gradients, minimal detail, clean edges, a limited modern color palette and a plain background. Keep the subject recognizable: the same face shape, hairstyle and hair color, skin tone, expression, outfit colors, pose, age and the number of people or animals, and keep the composition and framing of the original photo. Redraw the background in the same style, with the same setting and colors as the photo. Make it look like a finished piece of cartoon artwork, not a photo with a filter. Do not add text, logos, speech bubbles or watermarks.

Example 10

Retro 90s cartoon

Thick outlines, bright flat color and a bit of grain, with the mood of a 1990s weekday cartoon. It is a fun option for friends and group photos. Works best with a lively photo with a big expression.

Input:
One photo
Settings:
Style: Retro 90s cartoon
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Redraw the uploaded photo as a cartoon in a retro 1990s television cartoon look: thick wobbly outlines, bright saturated flat color, simple shading, exaggerated expressions and a slightly grainy, nostalgic look. Keep the subject recognizable: the same face shape, hairstyle and hair color, skin tone, expression, outfit colors, pose, age and the number of people or animals, and keep the composition and framing of the original photo. Redraw the background in the same style, with the same setting and colors as the photo. Make it look like a finished piece of cartoon artwork, not a photo with a filter. Do not add text, logos, speech bubbles or watermarks.

How to Turn a Photo into a Cartoon with AI

  1. 01

    Add a photo

    Upload one photo of a person, a pet or a small group. A sharp, well-lit photo with the face or body clearly visible works best. JPG, PNG and WebP files up to 30 MB work.

  2. 02

    Pick a cartoon style

    Choose one of 10 styles. Each has a short description under the buttons. An optional note, up to 120 characters, can ask to keep a detail such as a red scarf.

  3. 03

    Create it and try another style

    The price is shown first: 3 credits for each cartoon. If a style is not right, try a different one on the same photo and compare.

What people make with cartoon styles

Profile pictures and avatars

Flat vector, anime and chibi suit round profile pictures. Use a head-and-shoulders photo with a plain background.

Gifts and family portraits

Caricature, watercolor storybook and claymation turn a family or pet photo into something to print or send.

Posts, thumbnails and slides

Comic book and retro 90s styles give a bold look that stands out in a feed or on a slide.

Coloring pages and books

Make the cartoon here, then turn photos into printable pages with the photo to coloring book tool.

Photo tips and what to expect

Photo tips for a clean cartoon

A clear subject

Faces, pets and bodies that are sharp and well lit keep their identity best. Blurry or very dark photos give weaker results.

One idea per photo

A single person or a small group reads better than a crowd. Crowded photos lose detail when redrawn.

A photo you may edit

Only upload photos of yourself, or of people and pets you have permission to edit.

Price and what to expect

3 credits for each cartoon

Every run costs 3 credits, quoted before you confirm. A new account gets 3 welcome credits, which cover one cartoon here.

The likeness can shift

The prompt asks the model to keep the face, hair, pose and outfit, but cartoon styles simplify and exaggerate. If it does not look like you, try a softer style or create it again.

Styles are descriptions, not copies

Each style is described by its look, such as clay texture or thick outlines. The tool does not imitate a specific studio, show or artist.

Text and small details

Logos, signs and small print in the photo are usually redrawn loosely. The tool is told not to add text of its own.

AI Cartoon Styles vs other VibeAha tools

OptionBest forKey difference
AI Cartoon StylesTurning a photo into a cartoon in a chosen styleYou pick one of 10 styles and the tool writes the edit instruction, with the subject kept recognizable.
AI Photo Editing PromptsCopying prompts for portraits, couples and festivalsA prompt library you can edit yourself, aimed at restyling photos rather than a single cartoon workflow.
Photo to Coloring BookBlack-and-white pages to print and colorIt makes line art with a printable cover, while this tool makes a finished, colored cartoon.

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