Make a painting from your photo
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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.
From picture to painting in one upload
Most “picture to painting” apps slap a brushstroke filter over your photo and call it art. This works differently: our AI painting generator rebuilds your photo as an actual composition — posture, lighting, and background are repainted around the people in it, so the result looks commissioned rather than filtered.
You get a painting from your photo as a free on-screen preview. If you love it, PortraitGift prints it on gallery canvas and ships it; if you don’t, you’ve spent thirty seconds and nothing else.
What kind of photos work best?
Clear faces beat perfect photos. A slightly blurry phone snap where both faces are visible will turn into a better painting than a sharp landscape where the subject is tiny. Front-facing, decent light, no sunglasses — that’s the whole checklist.
How it works
- Upload the photo you want turned into a painting — JPG, PNG, WebP or HEIC up to 12 MB.
- We generate a painted preview using the same AI pipeline behind PortraitGift’s custom portraits.
- Keep the preview free, or order it as a canvas print delivered to your door.
Frequently asked questions
Is it really free to turn my photo into a painting?
Yes. The preview is completely free and there is no signup wall. You only pay if you choose to order a printed canvas of the result.
How is this different from a painting filter?
A filter recolors your pixels. Our generator repaints the whole scene — clothing, backdrop, and brushwork are recreated around your face, which is why results look like commissioned art instead of an Instagram effect.
What happens to my uploaded photo?
It is used to generate your preview and stored securely so your preview keeps working. It is never sold or used for advertising. Email contact@portraitgift.com anytime to have it deleted.
Can I turn a photo of two people into one painting?
Absolutely — couples are the most common request. There is also a dedicated couple portrait generator with styles composed for two people.
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