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TattooGen AI

Image to Tattoo: Turn Any Photo into a Tattoo Design

Upload a photo of your pet, a person, a place or a flower. Pick a style and get 2 tattoo designs that keep the likeness, ready for your artist.

  • Free with Google sign-in
  • 4 designs in ~20 seconds
  • Print-ready 2K PNG
Upload any photo: a pet, a person, a place, a flower

JPG, PNG, WebP or iPhone HEIC.

Style

Uses 4 credits (2 images) · free with Google sign-in, no credit card

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How it works

  1. 1

    Upload a photo

    A clear, well-lit photo where the subject fills most of the frame works best. Pets, portraits, buildings, flowers and landscapes all work.

  2. 2

    Choose a style

    Fine line for a delicate outline, realism for shaded portraits, watercolor for soft color, geometric or dotwork for something graphic.

  3. 3

    Get 2 designs

    The background is removed and the subject is redrawn as tattoo flash on white in about 20 seconds.

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See it on your skin before you book

Upload a photo of your forearm, wrist or back and any design. The AI places it as a healed tattoo, following the curve and light of your skin.

Try on a tattoo
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Get a clean stencil for your artist

Any design becomes thin black outlines with shading and color removed, ready for thermal stencil paper.

Make a stencil

Simple pricing

Start free with Google sign-in: 8 credits, one set of 4 designs. No credit card.

Pro

$7.79 / month

300 credits / month · About 150 images

Pro+

Most popular

$15.79 / month

900 credits / month · About 450 images

Max

$33.99 / month

2,500 credits / month · About 1,250 images

Quick answer: Image to Tattoo turns a photo into a tattoo design: upload a picture of a pet, a person or a place, choose a style such as fine line or realism, and TattooGen AI redraws the subject as clean tattoo flash on white, 2 designs per run (4 credits). New accounts get 8 free credits with Google sign-in.

The most popular use: pet and memorial tattoos

Pet portrait tattoos are one of the most requested custom pieces. A fine line outline of your dog or cat keeps the shape of the ears, the eyes and the fur pattern that make them recognizable, without the cost of a hand-drawn portrait for every idea you want to test.

For memorial tattoos, a photo of a person, a handwritten note or a meaningful place can become a design in the style you choose. Try a few styles and bring the one you love to your artist.

Tips for a good result

Use a sharp photo with the subject facing the camera and good light. Crop out other people and busy backgrounds. If the likeness is not right, run it again or switch to a style with more detail such as realism or black and grey; fine line and minimalist designs simplify on purpose.

Frequently asked questions

Can I turn a photo of my dog into a tattoo?+

Yes. Upload a clear photo of your dog or cat and choose fine line, realism or sketch. You get 2 designs that keep the likeness, on a white background.

How much does it cost?+

Each run makes 2 designs and uses 4 credits. Google sign-in gives 8 free credits. Paid plans start at $7.79 a month for 300 credits.

Can I upload a photo of another person?+

Only if it is you or you have their permission. Do not upload photos of celebrities, public figures or minors.

Are my photos stored?+

Uploaded photos are deleted automatically after 7 days. Your generated designs stay in "My designs" for 90 days, then they are deleted too. We never use your photos to train AI models and never show them publicly.