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Photo to tattoo: turn your picture into a tattoo design

Start with an idea or a photo.

Need a direction? Ask the idea assistant · free

Your photo is only used for the conversion and is never stored.

Style

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Turn your idea into a tattoo

Describe your idea and choose a style on the left. Your design will appear here.

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✦ Photo → Tattoo

Photo to tattoo: turn your picture into a tattoo design

Your pet, a place that matters, a portrait: upload a photo, pick your style, and the AI turns it into a clean tattoo design in HD, ready to take to your artist.

Photo to tattoo

JPG · PNG · WebP · max. 5 MB

Your photo is sent only for the conversion and never stored – only the finished design shows up under "My designs."

How photo-to-tattoo works

The AI analyzes your photo, strips it down to its essential shapes, and redraws it in the tattoo style you picked – from a delicate fine-line portrait of your dog to an old-school take on your favorite place. You get a clean tattoo template on a white background that you can download in HD, remix, or export as a stencil for your studio.

Frequently asked questions

Which photos work best?

Clear subjects work best: your pet, a portrait, a flower, a building, or an object that means something to you. JPG, PNG, or WebP up to 5 MB.

Is my photo stored?

No. Your photo is only used for the conversion and never stored – only the finished tattoo design is saved to your account.

How much does a conversion cost?

One conversion costs 1 Credit. Credits start at €9.99 for 20 designs – they never expire, and there is no subscription.

Can I use the result for a real tattoo?

Yes. You get the design in HD with no watermark, and you can also export it as a stencil – ready to take to your artist.

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Redeem a gift code

Enter your code — the Credits will be added to your account right away and never expire.