Black-and-white or color pencil?

Compare a graphite look with a color-pencil style to find the mood that suits your photo.

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1. Start with the same photo

Use one photo while comparing styles so you can judge the difference in texture, shading and color.

2. Explore a graphite look

Try Pencil Drawing or Gray Pencil for an image that focuses on line and tone. Look at the face, fur, building edges or other details you want to keep.

3. Compare Color Pencil

Select Color Pencil if it is available with your current access. Notice how color changes the mood, especially in clothing, landscapes and pets.

4. Refine and choose

Adjust the effect and compare the versions. Save the one that fits your purpose; a subtle result can work as well as a strongly stylized one.

A little more inspiration

The available styles and purchase requirements are shown in the app. An illustrated effect is a creative interpretation and may change details from the original photo.

Turn a photo into an outline drawing
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