Turn photos into realistic pencil sketches and portraits

Speedpaint converts photographs into natural pencil styles for custom portraits, gifts, reference studies, and social media drawing videos.

60 FPS video output · 20 credits for a standard video · no card required

Photo used as the source for a pencil sketch
60 FPS animation

See the source image and drawing reveal

A source photo revealed as a graphite pencil sketch in a smooth 60 FPS drawing video.

Photo before sketch conversion
Source asset
Graphite sketch made from photo
Drawing finish

Built for your specific creative workflow

Whether animating portraits, diagrams, character designs, or architectural studies, Speedpaint adapts to your exact visual goal.

Custom portrait gifts

Convert meaningful family, pet, wedding, or graduation photos into textured graphite sketches for prints and gifts.

Art reference studies

Generate quick tonal pencil studies and value breakdowns before starting a manual painting or digital piece.

Editorial & video essays

Add an authentic hand-drawn moment to photo-driven video essays, documentary explainers, and YouTube Shorts.

How the creation process works

No drawing skills or screen recording rigs required. Speedpaint automates stroke trajectory planning and renders a natural pencil animation.

01

Upload a clear photograph

Well-lit portraits, landscape scenes, or pet photos provide clean tonal gradients and distinct features.

02

Choose your sketch treatment

Pick detailed shading for rich depth, clean line art for clarity, or charcoal atelier for bold contrast.

03

Download sketch & video

Receive both the full-resolution PNG sketch and the animated 60 FPS drawing video instantly.

Clear output, transparent pricing

A standard drawing video costs 20 credits ($0.20) for up to 60 seconds. New accounts start with 200 free trial credits. Static sketch downloads cost 5 credits. One-time credits never expire, with full commercial rights included.

Commercial licensing included

Publish your exported drawings and 60 FPS videos directly to YouTube, client deliveries, course curricula, social feeds, and advertising campaigns.

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Frequently asked questions

Key details about rendering quality, export options, and format support.

How much does a standard drawing video cost?

A standard drawing animation uses 20 credits, which is $0.20 for up to 60 seconds at the standard $1 = 100 credits rate. Each additional started minute adds 10 credits. Static sketch downloads cost 5 credits. New accounts receive 200 free trial credits, and credits never expire.

What can I use the exported video and sketch for?

You receive full commercial rights to use your exported Speedpaint drawings and videos in monetized YouTube channels, client deliveries, teaching curricula, keynote presentations, and advertising campaigns.

Does Speedpaint create a genuine stroke-by-stroke animation?

Yes. Speedpaint extracts topological contours, plans an authentic single-pass drawing trajectory, and renders a smooth 60 FPS video showing the physical drawing reveal.

Can I download only the static sketch without the video?

Yes. You can generate standalone high-resolution sketch images for 5 credits in the Studio without rendering the full video.

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