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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.
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,…
Film Stock Looks: A Visual Guide to Analog Color, Grain and Mood
Warm, soft, cool, black-and-white or faded: a visual guide to how different film stocks change color, grain and…
Winter Sun on Film: Keeping an Analog Travel Journal in Warm, Faraway Places
A slow way to travel in winter: carry a film camera and a small sketchbook to a warm,…
These Vintage Photos Are Fake. We Made Them. Here Is How to Tell.
Every “analog” photo in our galleries was made with AI. Here are nine signs that give fake vintage…
Most read this month
What the Toonizer audience actually opened over the last 30 days, ranked.
Drawing Texture: 31 Reference Images of Knits, Linen, Embroidery, Fur and Hair
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.
Ancient Fashion Inspiration from Rome, Egypt and Greece: Timeless Style from Antiquity
Ancient fashion inspiration from Rome and Greece reveals timeless elegance through draped silhouettes, symbolic details, and cultural storytelling.
Tulle in Time: Analog Prom Dress Nostalgia
Analog photos of prom dresses and prom nights from past decades: tulle, satin and the imperfect charm of…
Back to Basics: The Effortless Cool of ’90s Minimalist Comfy Fashion
Nostalgic yet endlessly wearable, '90s minimalist comfy fashion is a quiet ode to neutral tones, clean silhouettes, and…
Art Models for Sketching Reference: Essential Studies for Artists
Explore art models for sketching reference and improve anatomy, pose, and expression through realistic drawing resources for artists.
Draped in Celebration: Exploring Ancient Festive Fashion Across Cultures
The vibrant world of ancient festive fashion, where ceremonial dress, ornate fabrics, and symbolic details reveal how style…
Neo-Nile: Ancient Egyptian and Futuristic Fashion Fusion
Ancient Egyptian style meets science fiction: futuristic fashion with pharaoh-inspired silhouettes and gold and silver details.
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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