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AI Cartoon Generator · 12 One-Tap Styles · Free
Toonizer is a free, browser-based AI cartoon generator that turns photos into cartoon art. Upload any selfie, family photo or pet picture up to 10 MB, tap a channel or describe the style in your own words, and download the result in seconds — no install, no credit card.
Upload Your Photo
Any selfie, family photo or pet picture. JPG, PNG, WEBP or GIF up to 10MB. Works on mobile and desktop.
Choose a Cartoon Style
Tap one of the 12 channels above, or write your own prompt in plain language.
Download & Share
Your cartoon arrives in seconds. Download it, post it, or make it your profile picture.
Themed generators
Separate generators for specific occasions, each with its own presets and layout.
Style notes & retro rabbit holes
Where the cartoon styles come from — analog photography, vintage animation and the aesthetics people keep asking us to toonize.
Vintage Film Outfits: Linen Shirts, Wide-Leg Trousers & Fedoras
Seventeen vintage film-photo outfits built on linen shirts, pleated wide-leg trousers, long skirts and fedoras, including his and…
Pixel Art Christmas Card Ideas (Free to Make and Print)
Pixel art Christmas card ideas in a 16-bit style: elves, polar bears, cats, gingerbread and more. Each one…
Anatomy Study: 31 Reference Images for Faces, Expressions, Hands and Poses
31 reference images for anatomy study: facial expressions and the muscles behind them, head angles, hands, seated and…
Drawing Texture: 31 Reference Images of Knits, Linen, Embroidery, Fur and Hair
31 reference images for drawing knitwear, linen, prints, embroidery, fur, hair and jewellery, grouped by texture with notes…
Why Old Game Characters Wear Hats: 5 Design Tricks Born from Tiny Pixels
Caps, mustaches and contrasting clothes on early game characters were often practical fixes for tiny pixel grids. Five…
How to Make a Pixel Art Character: A Beginner’s Guide to Small Sprites
A practical beginner's guide to making a pixel art character: choosing a canvas size, building a small palette,…
Most read this month
What the Toonizer audience actually opened over the last 30 days, ranked.
Vintage Film Outfits: Linen Shirts, Wide-Leg Trousers & Fedoras
Sitting on the Floor: 10 Reference Photos for Drawing Seated Poses
Photo to Cartoon: 6 Before-and-After Examples and What They Show
Reading the Light: 9 Portraits and What the Light Is Doing
These Vintage Photos Are Fake. We Made Them. Here Is How to Tell.
Something from the back catalogue
A random pull from the archive — style references, vintage galleries and older guides that still hold up.
The Lasting Influence of Bohemian Vintage Fashion
How bohemian vintage fashion, with its mix of colors, patterns and textures, shaped modern style through individuality and…
Sustainable Elegance: The Beauty of Eco Fashion and DIY Clothing
Discover the elegance of eco fashion and DIY clothing. Learn how handmade outfits and sustainable style create beauty…
Natural Expressions: Women Portraits in Various Facial Emotions for Art Reference
Explore women portraits in various facial expressions captured in a natural style, offering powerful and authentic art references…
Creative Tie Dye Ideas: Colorful DIY Inspiration for Unique Style
Tie dye ideas bring color, creativity, and individuality to DIY fashion. Explore modern patterns, techniques, and inspiration for…
Gen Z & Millennials in the Future: A Hilarious Peek into Our Stylishly Unhinged Retirement Years
A humorous gallery imagining Gen Z and Millennials in their retirement years, with exaggerated future fashion and meme-like…
Analog Photography Is Back: Why Everyone’s Shooting Film Again (And What to Buy First)
Why film photography is popular again, which instant cameras are worth a look, and the best film stocks…
Before your first upload
Is Toonizer free?
Yes. Toonizer is free with a free account, which takes about ten seconds to create and needs no credit card. Free accounts include a set number of generations per period.
Why do I sometimes see an ad first?
Every cartoon has a generation cost. Some visitors are asked to watch a short ad, which helps keep Toonizer free. Watching it gives access to the page; your free credits stay the same.
What image files can I upload?
JPG, PNG, WEBP and GIF, up to 10 MB. Clear, well-lit photos where the face or subject fills a good part of the frame give the best results.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Toonizer runs entirely in the browser on desktop and mobile. There is no app to download and no software to install.
Can I cartoonize my pet?
Yes. Upload a clear photo of a dog, cat, rabbit or other pet and pick the pet portrait channel. Toonizer keeps recognisable markings and colouring while restyling the image.
Which cartoon styles are built in?
Twelve one-tap prompts: 90s cartoon, hand-painted anime, 3D animated, cyberpunk anime, paper cutout, comic strip, fairy tale classic, pet portraits, rubber-hose 1930s animation, retro anime, 8-bit pixel art and superhero comic. You can also write your own prompt to describe any style in plain language.
Can I use my cartoons commercially?
You can use your cartoons for personal purposes. For commercial use, read the terms of service first.
Can I order a hand-drawn version?
Yes. If you would rather have a character drawn by hand than generated, custom cartoon portraits can be ordered from the Brinter shop on Etsy.
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