Style transfer uses AI to separate the content of an image (the subject, composition, shapes) from its style (texture, colour palette, brushstroke pattern) and recombine them. The result is your photo, rendered in the visual language of a different medium.

Why style transfer is more useful than a filter

Instagram filters apply a global colour grade. Style transfer changes the fundamental rendering of the image — applying actual brushstroke texture, ink line variation, and medium-specific characteristics. An oil painting does not just look warmer; it has painted texture.

Choosing the right style for your subject

Portraits work well with soft, painterly styles: oil painting, watercolour, impressionism. Architecture and cityscapes suit more graphic styles: pencil sketch, ink drawing. Landscapes are versatile — impressionist and watercolour styles are particularly effective.

Combining with other tools

After style transfer, use Background Replacement to place your stylised subject in a matching illustrated background. Use Upscaling to increase resolution before printing. The full editor is available for any additional adjustments.

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