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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.
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,…
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…
Most read this month
What the Toonizer audience actually opened over the last 30 days, ranked.
Pixel Art Christmas Card Ideas (Free to Make and Print)
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.
Retro Analog Photography of Hippies: Timeless Bohemian Moments
Discover the beauty of retro analog photography of hippies. Timeless bohemian moments captured on film showcase vintage fashion,…
Sitting on the Floor: 10 Reference Photos for Drawing Seated Poses
Ten reference photos of people sitting and kneeling on the floor, indoors and outdoors, with notes on support,…
Hippie Fashion Inspiration: Embrace Peace, Love & Boho Vibes
Discover hippie fashion inspiration with tie-dye shirts, bell-bottom jeans, floral maxi dresses & boho accessories. Channel 1960s peace…
Rooted in Style: The Rise of Natural Native Fashion
Celebrate heritage and sustainability with natural native fashion, where traditional designs, natural materials, and cultural pride come together…
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,…
Ink & Imagination: Uplifting Sketches to Fuel Your Next Artwork
Let your creativity flow with these inspiring sketches—a curated blend of expressive linework, unique ideas, and visual storytelling…
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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