Turn Your Selfie Into a Self-Portrait Sketch

Turning your selfie into a self-portrait

A sketched self-portrait makes a distinctive profile picture, an author or artist photo, or simply a print of yourself that you actually like. It keeps your likeness but gives it the character of a drawing.

Selfies have a few habits worth correcting before you upload, mostly to do with distance and light.

Choosing the photo

• Hold the phone further away

  At arm's length a phone lens slightly stretches the nose and shrinks the ears. Use the rear camera on a timer, or ask a friend.

• Face a window

  Soft light from the front or side gives clean shading. Overhead lights put shadows under the eyes.

• Plain background

  A plain wall keeps the sketch focused on you. Use No BG if the background is busy.

• Eyes to the lens

  Looking straight at the camera gives the portrait presence. Looking away can work too, as long as the eyes stay sharp.

Styles that suit it

• Pencil Sketch. A classic, flattering graphite portrait.
• Minimal Sketch. Clean, modern lines. Great for profile pictures and avatars.
• Figure sketch. Loose, artistic lines on warm paper, like a real art-class study.

Questions people ask

Will it look like me?

It is built to keep your features and expression. Likeness is strongest with a sharp, well-lit, head-and-shoulders photo.

Can I use it on my website or book?

Yes, it is a sketch of your own photo. A paid pack gives you a high-resolution file without a watermark.