How to turn a photo into a sketch
Turning a photo into a pencil sketch is one of the most popular photo effects — it keeps the shapes and expression of a picture while stripping it back to clean pencil lines on paper. You can do it free, live, right in your browser.
How the sketch effect works
- Edge detection — the effect finds the outlines and contours in your photo, where light and dark meet.
- Inverted tones — those edges become dark pencil strokes on a light, paper-like background.
- Reduced colour — colour is mostly removed so the drawing reads as graphite lines.
How to apply it in TOF Fun Cam
Open the camera, take or upload a photo, open the effects picker and choose Sketch from the Stylized category. Adjust the intensity for lighter or heavier lines, then download or share.
Tips for a cleaner sketch
- Good contrast helps — clear edges make crisper lines.
- Simple backgrounds keep the drawing focused on your subject.
- For a bolder illustration, try the Cartoon effect instead.