Skip the sketching.
Start the painting.
Turn your favorite photos into professional, printable line drawings in seconds. No projectors or tracing paper required.
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Remove the trash can.
Don't paint the trash can.
Your reference photo isn't always perfect. Use Trace My Photo to tidy up the scene, remove distracting objects, or simplify complex details—just by asking.
Why artists choose Trace My Photo
Save hours of drawing time
Don't spend your Saturday erasing and re-drawing proportions. Get straight to the fun part: mixing colors.
Perfect Proportions
Capture the exact perspective of that building or the tricky shape of a flower instantly.
See the Shadows
Our tool doesn't just trace lines. It maps out the shadows so you know exactly where to put your dark washes.
Print & Paint
Download a PDF perfectly sized for your printer paper. Just transfer it and go.
From photo to paper in 3 steps.

1. Upload your photo
Take a picture with your phone or choose one from your computer.

2. Choose your size
Tell us if you are painting on a square, portrait, or landscape canvas.
3. Print your line drawing
We create a simple PDF. Print it out, use transfer paper, and start your masterpiece.
From the Sketchbook.
Real projects from real painters. Reference → Finished Art.


"Portrait Study"


"Golden Retriever"


"Rose Garden"


"Winter Scene"


"Studio Still Life"


"Portrait Study"


"Golden Retriever"


"Rose Garden"


"Winter Scene"


"Studio Still Life"


"Portrait Study"


"Golden Retriever"


"Rose Garden"


"Winter Scene"


"Studio Still Life"


"Portrait Study"


"Golden Retriever"


"Rose Garden"


"Winter Scene"


"Studio Still Life"
Simple, honest pricing.
No hidden fees. Cancel anytime.
Cancel anytime. No questions asked.

