Turn Your Photo Into a Watercolor or Oil Painting Portrait

To turn a photo into a painted portrait, upload one clear photo on PhotoToy AI, select Painted Portrait, and choose watercolor or oil. The AI repaints you with soft watercolor washes or textured oil brushstrokes. You get a PNG image in about 30 seconds for 1 credit, with no prompt writing needed.

Try a sample photo

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

Selected style: Painted Portrait

Paint preset

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

Painted 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 Painted Portrait examples

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

Painted Portrait result made from that photoOriginal example photo: a woman in her 60s with silver hair and a teal cardigan (fictional, AI-generated)
Painted Portrait resultOriginal photo

How it works

01Original example photo: a woman in her 60s with silver hair and a teal cardigan (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. Painted Portrait is preselected on this page.

02Painted Portrait result made from that photo

Generate your painted portrait

Select Generate and confirm. It takes about 30 seconds and uses 1 credit. No prompt writing is needed. Choose watercolor or oil before you generate.

03Painted 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 Painted 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

Portrait keepsakes

Gift artwork

Family galleries

Art mood boards

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

Can I choose watercolor or oil?

Yes. Choose watercolor or oil before you generate. Each result uses 1 credit.

Is it a real painting?

No. The result is an AI-generated PNG image with a painted look. No physical canvas is painted or shipped.

How much does a painted 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 a painted 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 Painted Portrait

Start with one photo. Your style is already selected.

Upload my photo

Save your next idea

Sign up and get 2 free generations

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