Turn Your Photo Into a Hand-Drawn Anime Portrait

To turn a photo into an anime portrait, upload one clear photo on PhotoToy AI with the Anime Portrait style selected. The AI redraws you with hand-drawn lines, soft painted colors, and warm light, keeping your pose and outfit where it can. You get a PNG in about 30 seconds for 1 credit.

Try a sample photo

JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 10MB. Uploading explicit photos uses a credit and may block your account.

Selected style: Anime Portrait

For adults 18 and older.

Uploaded originals are processed in memory and are not stored. Generated images and download links expire after 48 hours.

About 30 seconds · 1 credit per image

Anime Portrait example made from a photo of a fictional person Original photo of a fictional, AI-generated person OriginalPhotoToy

Fictional, AI-generated example. Every person shown is fictional.

More Anime Portrait examples

Fictional, AI-generated example. Every person shown is fictional.

Anime Portrait result made from that photoOriginal example photo: a woman in her 30s in a mustard sweater (fictional, AI-generated)
Anime Portrait resultOriginal photo

How it works

01Original example photo: a woman in her 30s in a mustard sweater (fictional, AI-generated)

Upload a clear photo

Sign in, then upload one well-lit JPG, PNG, or WebP photo up to 10MB with your face clearly visible. Anime Portrait is preselected on this page.

02Anime Portrait result made from that photo

Generate your anime portrait

Select Generate and confirm. It takes about 30 seconds and uses 1 credit. No prompt writing is needed.

03Anime Portrait result made from that photo

Download the PNG

Check the result and download the PNG image. Uploaded originals are processed in memory and are not stored. Generated images and download links expire after 48 hours.

Photo tips for Anime Portrait

Good photos

  • ✓ Clear, visible face with sharp details.
  • ✓ Even lighting and natural colors.

Photos to avoid

  • ✗ Blurred, tiny, or heavily filtered faces.
  • ✗ Faces hidden by objects, deep shadows, or glare.

Ways to use it

Illustrated avatars

Story mood boards

Greeting cards

Personal art collections

Output and options

Format
PNG image
Dimensions
Vary by result; check the downloaded file.
Time
About 30 seconds; actual time may vary.
Credits
1 credit per image

New signups get 2 free generations. No prompt writing needed.

USD credit packs: $9.9 / 30 credits · $19.9 / 80 credits · $49.9 / 250 credits. No subscription. View pricing.

Uploaded originals are processed in memory and are not stored. Generated images and download links expire after 48 hours. Privacy policy.

FAQ

How do I turn my photo into anime?

Upload one clear photo, keep Anime Portrait selected, and select Generate. You get a PNG in about 30 seconds for 1 credit, with no prompt writing.

Will the anime portrait keep every facial detail?

Not always. The style simplifies features into drawn lines, so small details can change. Check the result before you share it.

Is this an official studio style?

No. PhotoToy AI is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any animation studio. "Anime portrait" describes a general drawing style.

How much does an anime portrait cost?

Each image uses 1 credit. One-time credit packs cost $9.9 for 30 credits, $19.9 for 80, or $49.9 for 250, in US dollars, with no subscription. New accounts get 2 free generations after signing in with Google.

What happens to my photo after making an anime portrait?

Uploaded originals are processed in memory and are not stored. Generated images and download links expire after 48 hours. Download your PNG before then. Uploading photos of other people or of minors requires the consent of that person or of the minor's parent or legal guardian.

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Make your own Anime Portrait

Start with one photo. Your style is already selected.

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When email delivery is enabled, completed images are automatically sent to your Google email. Save the attachment; website links expire after 48 hours.

Choose a credit pack

Sign up and get 2 free generations

Starter

$9.9

30 credits · $0.33 per image

  • All styles included
  • PNG downloads
  • 1 credit per generation
  • One-time pack, no subscription

Best value

Big pack

$49.9

250 credits · $0.20 per image

  • All styles included
  • PNG downloads
  • 1 credit per generation
  • One-time pack, no subscription