Generate your oil portrait
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Free preview · no signup · your photo is only used to generate it. JPG, PNG, WebP or HEIC, up to 12 MB.
More than an oil painting filter
An oil painting filter smears edges and hopes for the best. An oil portrait generator has to understand the face first — where light lands, where shadow carves the jaw — and then rebuild it in layered, directional brushwork the way a portrait painter would. That understanding is what our AI brings.
The oil style suits formal portraits especially well: single subjects, grandparents, professional gifts, memorial portraits. It reads as timeless rather than trendy.
From screen to actual canvas
Oil-style artwork begs to be printed. Canvas texture picks up the generated brushwork so the finished piece has physical presence — most buyers say the print looks noticeably better than the on-screen preview. Check the canvas size calculator if you’re unsure how large your photo can go.
How it works
- Upload the picture you want turned into an oil painting.
- The generator repaints it with oil-style brushwork and classical portrait lighting — preview is free.
- Order a gallery canvas of the result, or simply keep the preview.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work on old or low-quality pictures?
Usually, yes — the generator reconstructs rather than enlarges, so moderate blur or grain is fine. For genuinely damaged photos, run them through our free old-photo-restoration tool first.
Is the oil effect just a Photoshop-style filter?
No. Filters transform pixels uniformly. This rebuilds the portrait — brush direction follows facial structure and the background is repainted, which is why hands, hair and fabric look painted instead of smudged.
Can I get a physical oil-style painting?
You receive a canvas print of the artwork with visible brushwork texture in the image. It is not hand-applied paint — which is also why it costs a fraction of a commissioned oil and ships in days, not months.
What resolution do I need?
Anything above roughly 1000 px on the short side gives excellent results. If you want a large canvas, the free canvas size calculator tells you exactly what your photo supports.
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