#Contour line art generator free

If the original image is so clean that you can't find noise even when you zoom in to twice the size, there will be few noticeable noises in the output image. Use this free stencil maker program to convert photos into line drawings, patterns, templates, clip art, and sketches. 'Line Type' with the least noise is 'Fine Pen' mode. If the original image is a JPEG, it's better to be uncompressed, and the resolution shouldn't be too low. It's better to use an image with less noise to get better output. If you set the background to transparent, you can add a layer under the output image and color the lower layer, so that the extracted lines will not be hidden in the fill. If you are to color it digitally, a transparent background is more useful. If you are to color in analog, it is recommended to use a white background. This option is also useful to use as a coloring book with hints on where to paint in what color if you want to repaint with the same color as the original image. It's good for painting watercolor with a soft touch, and it's suitable for converting face photos without losing their original atmosphere or converting food photos without losing their delicious look. If you want to make the contour lines less noticeable when applying color, this mode is the best. The colors used in the original image will be extracted as outlines. This option is recommended for technical drawings such as drafting of buildings or machinery.Īlso, if you convert with 'Fine Pen' and the lines are whited out or blacked out, try again with 'Pencil' and it may work. Since the position of the lines is clear, it's suitable for tracing lines by yourself over the output image. Not all printers are supported, so this is a setting for advanced users. However, the vector format cannot be saved on iPhone or iPad.

So it is recommended for larger images or printing. The difference in this vector format is that the output is not blocky(pixelated) no matter how much you zoom in. It looks almost the same as the regular 'Smooth Pen'. 'Smooth Pen' style can be output in vector format (SVG file). It's recommended that the original image is 1280px or larger and is not too compressed. On the other hand, it's not good for converting illustrations which require a delicate touch, noisy photos, low-resolution images, and portrait photographs. This option is suitable for converting images with clear outlines, such as manga and anime, or flat color illustrations. Since the lines are clear, anti-aliased and have no shading, the output is similar to a coloring page for children, and it's especially suitable for printing. Like a fountain pen, the lines are pressure sensitive. It's like a G-pen (thick dipping pen) for drawing illustrations. When it comes to coloring books, adult coloring books are better suited than those for children. This can extract lines accurately and is suitable for fine-touch drawing.īecause of its wide range of usages and short processing time, it is recommended to choose this option usually. It's like a mapping pen (fine dipping pen) for drawing illustrations.