One source photo
Begin with a portrait, pet, product, object, or scene whose main subject is clear and recognizable.
Photo art styles
Explore Three Art Styles from One Photo
Use the same source photo to compare three treatments — hand-drawn line art, minimal paper cut and flat graphic color — while keeping the subject recognizable.
The photo stays familiar. The artistic medium changes.
A useful style comparison starts from one consistent source. That makes it easier to see what each treatment changes: line quality, texture, palette, composition, and the balance between photography and illustration.
What Artformly accepts and creates
- Input formats
- JPG, PNG, or WebP source photos, up to 10 MB.
- Source dimensions
- A clear photo that isn't tiny; very large photos may need to be resized first.
- Artwork output
- A downloadable HD illustration.
- Generation cost
- 2 Artformly credits for each completed generation; failed generations are refunded.
Distinct visual treatments
Compare photo plus hand-drawn art, graphic illustration, and minimal paper drawing without rewriting prompts.
A consistent canvas
Each result uses a portrait-oriented format that is easy to review, download, crop, and reuse.
Try a new art style in three steps
- 01
Upload the original photo
Choose a clear source with the subject, pose, expression, objects, and story you want to retain.
- 02
Choose a style
Select a treatment according to whether you want more photography, more graphic structure, or a quieter handmade result.
- 03
Compare and download
Review the finished artwork in Works and download the version that best matches the feeling you want.
Frequently asked questions
Does each style use the same photo?
Yes. Start each generation from the same source if you want a direct comparison between artistic treatments.
Which photos work best?
Use a clear image with a recognizable focal subject and enough surrounding context for a vertical composition.
Can I make several versions?
Yes. You can generate separate style studies; your first generation runs without an account, and signed-in results are kept in your private Works library.
Continue exploring
Illustration style galleryCompare one subject across six official art-direction references.Hand-drawn line artTurn a photo into expressive contours and tactile marks.Minimal paper illustrationUse restrained marks, texture, and negative space.Flat graphic illustrationRecompose a photo with bold shapes and controlled color.Photo to illustrationSee how Artformly transforms a recognizable source photo.AI illustration generatorCreate an illustration with a guided AI workflow.Pet portraits in these stylesTurn a photo of your dog or cat into a custom portrait that still looks like your pet.
See how one photo changes across artistic styles.
Upload the source once, choose a treatment, and create your first photo-based illustration.