How to turn a photo into a coloring page

Pintej keeps the people and shapes in your photo and redraws them as clean black outlines with closed areas, so every part is easy to fill in — on screen or on paper.

  1. 1

    Sign in with Google

    The trial runs on your Pintej account — the same one as in the app.

  2. 2

    Upload one photo

    JPEG, PNG or WebP. A sharp photo with a clear subject works best.

  3. 3

    Pick a style

    Default, Manga or Comic.

  4. 4

    Color it

    Fill the page in your browser, or open the line art on its own.

A real example

Original photo: a mother and her daughter taking a selfie at home
Photo
The coloring page Pintej drew from that selfie: clean black outlines, closed areas
Coloring page
The same page colored in the Pintej app
Colored in the app

Real Pintej output from a sample photo we use for demos. Your own photo goes through exactly the same steps.

Which photos work best

  • A clear subject that stands out from the background
  • Faces that are sharp and not too small in the frame
  • Soft light from the side rather than a harsh flash
  • Two or three people rather than a crowd

Questions

Do I need an account?
Yes, you sign in with Google to convert a photo. If the browser trial isn’t open to your account yet, you’re added to the waitlist and we’ll email you when it is.
Can I delete my photo?
Yes. Deleting a creation erases your photo, its render and the coloring page from our servers and from your device.
Can I make a whole coloring book?
Yes, in the Pintej iPhone app: lay out your pages with a cover and a title, then export a PDF to print at home. The app is coming soon to the App Store.