A starting point for your next artwork
Less time tracing. More time creating.
Turn a photo you love into a printable outline. Find your lines, get the proportions in place, and make the rest your own.
Start with your photo
JPG, PNG or WebP — drag in or click to browse
Try your photo free. No account needed.
Exports: $2.99 USD / 24 hours or Studio $7.99/mo USD, billed monthly.
Actual converter output from this reference photo. Compare the eyes and muzzle, then make the finished portrait your own.
Outline conversion happens on your device.
Explore the workflowFrom reference to ready
Your reference, ready for the first pencil mark.
Keep the shapes that matter, choose your paper size, and spend your time on the drawing or painting itself.
- 01
Bring a reference you love
Upload a clear JPG, PNG or WebP. Your photo becomes an outline you can preview free, without creating an account.
- 02
Find just the right lines
Compare Simple, Balanced and Detailed previews of your photo. Erase unwanted lines, adjust visibility and keep the shapes you need.
- 03
Print a guide that fits your artwork
Prepare a project PDF with your outline, reference and transfer instructions. Print larger guides across A4 or Letter sheets and check the included scale square.
Made for the way you work
What are you making?
Start with a guide suited to your subject and the materials you’ll use.
Pet portraits
Find the eyes, muzzle and familiar shapes that make a pet unmistakably themselves.
Prepare a pet portraitWatercolor studies
Start with a light guide for the main shapes, so you can give your attention to the wash.
Prepare for watercolorTracing & transfer
Take the proportions from your reference onto paper or canvas with a sized tracing guide.
Make a transfer guideTry your photo before you choose
One project, or a regular practice.
Preview and adjust free. Pay when you’re ready for watermark-free downloads and printing.
Day Pass
$2.99
USD · one payment · 24 hours
For a portrait, a gift, or a creative afternoon.
- PNG & printable project PDFs
- Tiled sheets for larger artwork
- Watermark-free downloads and printing
- No recurring charge
Studio
$7.99
USD / month · billed monthly
For the references that keep your studio moving.
- PNG & printable project PDFs
- Tiled sheets for larger artwork
- Watermark-free downloads and printing
- Ongoing export access
Is Sketchso free to try?
Yes. Upload and adjust a watermarked preview without signing up. When you want to export, choose a $2.99 USD Day Pass for 24 hours or Studio at $7.99/mo USD, billed monthly.
What kind of result will I get?
An adjustable outline based on the visible edges in your photo. It is a starting guide for your own drawing or painting. Sharp, well-lit reference photos work best; compare the important shapes before printing.
Will the lines disappear under my paint?
You can make the lines lighter and change their color, but visibility depends on the ink, paper and medium. Try a small test with your materials first. For delicate washes, consider tracing or transferring the guide instead of printing directly on your painting paper.
What happens to my photos?
Normal outline conversion runs on your device. Optional background removal sends the image to a cloud service. Signed-in exports are saved to your private library.
Can I print at the size I need?
Enter your artwork dimensions in the printable project planner. Larger guides are split across A4 or Letter sheets, with alignment marks and a scale check. Print at 100% actual size. Your photo keeps its proportions within the artwork area.
There’s an artwork in that photo.
Start with a free preview. See where your own hand takes it.
Try your photo