We support JPEG, PNG, and WEBP image formats. Maximum file size is 5MB. For best results, use clear, high-quality photos with good lighting and contrast.

Our AI analyzes your photo or picture and transforms it into a sophisticated line art illustration. You can choose between Black & White mode for classic single-line art or Color mode which adds subtle pastel shapes behind the lines.

Yes, into a clean line drawing. The tool redraws your picture with continuous black lines, and Color mode adds soft pastel shapes behind the subject. It doesn't make shaded pencil sketches.

A one-line (or continuous line) drawing shows a subject with flowing lines that look as if they were drawn without lifting the pen. It's a popular minimalist style for portraits, prints and tattoos, and Black & White mode is designed to create it from your photo.

Every new account gets 3 free credits, which covers your first conversion. After that, each conversion costs 3 credits. PNG and JPG downloads are included; an editable SVG costs 1 more credit. Credit packs start at $7 for 100 credits, with no subscription.

Black & White mode creates pure, high-contrast line drawings perfect for minimalist designs. Color mode keeps the black lines but adds very light, subtle abstract shapes in soft pastel colors (pale pink, mint green, etc.) behind the subject for an elegant artistic touch.

Yes. Once your photo is converted, you can download it as PNG or JPG, or as an editable SVG for 1 credit. If the vector step doesn't succeed for a photo, PNG and JPG are still available. You can also use our free SVG color changer to customize colors.

The conversion process typically takes 30-60 seconds depending on the image complexity and server load. The AI processes your photo through two stages: first generating the line art style, then vectorizing it for scalability.

Yes, you need to create a free account to use the photo to line art converter. This gives you access to your conversion history and allows you to try the tool for free with your initial credits.

You can use the illustrations in personal projects on any plan. Paid plans add commercial usage rights, so you can use them in websites, presentations, social media, marketing materials, and more.

Your photo is sent over an encrypted connection to the service that draws the line art, and Illustro doesn't keep it. The line art is only saved to your account when you save it or open it in the editor.