Try an artistic look below, or open your own picture.
Pencil Sketch effect
Open a photo and apply Pencil Sketch in PictorX. This look is part of Artistic effects—adjust the settings on this page, then keep editing with layers, text, and other effects in the same workspace. Try an artistic look below, or open your own picture.
How it works
- Open this page and try Pencil Sketch on the sample, or open your own photo.
- Tune the Pencil Sketch settings, or switch to another look in Artistic effects.
- Save the result, or keep editing with layers, text, and other effects in PictorX.
What the Pencil Sketch effect does
Pencil Sketch is one of the looks in PictorX Artistic effects. Apply it in your browser, then keep working in the same project—crop, type, or add another effect without starting over. Nothing is uploaded for this effect.
More looks in Artistic effects
This page opens Artistic effects with Pencil Sketch already selected. Switch looks on the demo to compare styles, or open the full Artistic effects page to browse every option in the set.
Looks in this set
Frequently asked questions
Is the Pencil Sketch effect free?
Yes. Open this page in a modern browser to try Pencil Sketch as part of the free PictorX editing workflow.
Can I keep editing after I apply Pencil Sketch?
Yes. Apply Pencil Sketch, then keep using layers, text, and other PictorX tools in the same workspace.
How do I open Pencil Sketch from Artistic effects?
This page loads Artistic effects with Pencil Sketch selected. You can also open Artistic effects and choose Pencil Sketch from the looks.
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