Pencil sketch

Convert any image to a pencil sketch online with adjustable strokes.

Inspired by the classic pencil sketch workflow, this page keeps everything client-side. Drop an image, tune stroke intensity, softness, and brightness, then export a clean PNG that feels hand-drawn.

Max output

1200px longest edge

Controls

Intensity, softness, brightness

Processing

Client-side, no upload until you host

Build a premium SaaS sketch experience: quick previews, fine-grained controls, and a clear handoff to Image2URL for hosting and sharing.

EMERALD

Edge-aware strokes

Sobel-based edge detection keeps outlines crisp while preserving shading.

CYAN

Adjustable softness

Blend edges with grayscale to keep portraits smooth or make line art sharper.

EMERALD

Share-ready

Download the PNG or host it via Image2URL with ready-made snippets.

Pencil sketch workspace
Drop an image, tune stroke intensity, softness, and brightness, then export a PNG. All processing stays in your browser.

Drag and drop or click to upload.

PNG, JPG, GIF, WebP under 8 MB

Export clampLongest edge
Max size: 1200px
Live preview
Validate the pencil effect, brightness, and stroke softness before exporting or hosting.

Your pencil sketch preview will appear here

Upload an image to see the edge-aware pencil effect in real time.

Intensity

120%

Softness

30%

Brightness

10

Longest edge

1200px

Workflow tips

  • Increase intensity for sharper line art; lower it for softer portrait sketches.
  • Use softness to blend edges with grayscale for smoother shading.
  • Brighten or darken to match your background before exporting.

How to create a pencil sketch in under a minute

No installs, all in your browser

Step 1

Upload an image

Drop a PNG, JPG, GIF, or WebP up to 8 MB.

Step 2

Adjust strokes

Tune intensity, softness, and brightness to match the sketch style you want.

Step 3

Export or host

Download the PNG or host it with Image2URL to get a CDN link and snippets.

Built for premium SaaS tool pages

Client-side processing, SEO metadata, clear CTA

Edge detection

Sobel gradients create pencil-like strokes while keeping outlines crisp.

SEO-ready

Open Graph, Twitter cards, canonical, and FAQ schema for richer previews and crawlability.

Host-ready CTA

One-click path to Image2URL to publish the sketch with a stable CDN link.

FAQ

Does the pencil sketch keep transparency?

The effect renders on a white canvas. If your image has transparent areas, they will be filled with white during export.

What file types and limits are supported?

JPG, PNG, GIF, and WebP up to 8 MB. Resize very large photos before upload to keep processing quick.

Can I adjust the stroke intensity?

Yes. Use the Stroke intensity slider to amplify or soften the edge detection that powers the pencil look.

How do I share the sketch?

Download the PNG locally or send it to the Image2URL uploader to get a CDN-backed link with Markdown/HTML snippets.

Next step

Host your pencil sketch on the Image2URL CDN

Generate a permanent HTTPS link plus Markdown and HTML snippets to drop into blogs, docs, and profile images.