ImgRestyle

Photo to Watercolor Illustration

Repaint your own photos as soft, original watercolor illustrations.

Part of ImgRestyle's AI image to image. Use the homepage tool for any other edit.

3 free generations. No sign-up. No credit card.

Illustration of an overcast scene: a white farmhouse with a red roof, a big tree, a dirt path and green hills
Your image · Example images
Repaint this photo as a soft watercolor illustration, loose brush strokes, gentle washes of colour, warm light
The same scene as a watercolor-style illustration with a blue sky, soft clouds and warm light
Result · Example images

Convert a photo you own, or have the right to use, into a watercolor illustration: soft washes of colour, gentle edges and warm light. It works on portraits of yourself, pets and landscapes. You describe the look in your own words; the tool does not imitate any specific artist, studio, film or character.

How to use Watercolor Illustration

  1. Step 1

    Upload a photo you own or have the right to use, with a clear subject (JPG, PNG or WEBP up to 10MB).

  2. Step 2

    Keep the suggested prompt or edit it. Mention the mood, colours and time of day you want.

  3. Step 3

    Generate, then download the result or run it again for another variation.

Tips for better results

  • Use a higher strength for a full illustrated look and a lower one if you want it to stay close to the photo.
  • Describe the scene and the technique, for example "soft watercolor sky, warm afternoon light, loose brush strokes".
  • Simple compositions with one clear subject tend to convert more cleanly than crowded scenes.
  • Try more than one model. Each one interprets the style differently.

Example before and after

Example imagesExample images — generated to show the idea, not real customer results.

Illustration of an overcast scene: a white farmhouse with a red roof, a big tree, a dirt path and green hills
Before
The same scene as a watercolor-style illustration with a blue sky, soft clouds and warm light
After

An illustrated overcast farmhouse scene becomes a watercolor-style illustration with a blue sky and warm light. Illustration made for this page; real output will differ and depends on your photo and prompt.

Example imagesExample images — generated to show the idea, not real customer results.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I copy the style of a particular artist, studio or character?

No. Describe the colours, mood and technique in your own words. Do not upload copyrighted characters or other people's artwork, and do not ask for the style or likeness of a specific studio, franchise, character or real person. Our terms prohibit it.

Which model should I use?

It depends on your photo. Some models suit stylised looks and others realistic edits. Try the same photo with more than one.

Can I convert pets and landscapes?

Yes, if the photo is yours or you have the right to use it. Portraits of yourself, animals and scenery can all be used as input.

Is it free?

You get 3 free generations with no sign-up and no credit card. After that you can sign in and use paid credits.