What is an AI art filter?
An AI art filter redraws a photo in an illustrated style while keeping the person recognizable. Visio AI offers anime, cartoon, caricature, pencil sketch, claymation and pixel art, each rendered from your selfie in about a minute on iPhone or Android.
Results export as square images with a die-cut sticker border, sized for iMessage and WhatsApp stickers, profile avatars and posts. Every new account starts with a free trial.
Last checked September 10, 2026
How to turn a photo into AI art
Pick a photo
A clear face works best; the style handles the rest.
Choose a style
Anime, cartoon, caricature, sketch, clay or pixel, or describe one.
Export as sticker or avatar
Square, full resolution, with or without the sticker border.
6 art styles from one selfie
One face, six illustrations. Tap any card to see the photo they were drawn from.
Tap or hover any result to see the original photo underneath.
Which style for which use?
Each style has a job. Pick by where the image will end up.
| Use | Best styles | Why |
|---|---|---|
| iMessage and WhatsApp stickers | Anime, cartoon, caricature | Read clearly at small sizes |
| Profile avatar | Cartoon, anime | Recognizable, consistent |
| Birthday cards, gifts | Caricature, sketch | Personal and printable |
| Gaming and Discord | Pixel, anime | Fits the platform |
| Prints and wall art | Sketch, clay | Detail holds at large sizes |
What the AI changes and what it keeps
Style transfer is done per person, not as a global filter, so your hairstyle, glasses, jewelry and expression are drawn into the illustration and you remain recognizable across every style.
- Changes medium, line, color and shading, and the background
- Keeps your likeness, skin tone, hair, glasses, accessories and expression, with your body and clothing drawn as photographed
- Exports square image with a die-cut sticker border, or the plain artwork
Photo to anime, cartoon and caricature
Anime and cartoon are the most-used styles for avatars, and caricature is the one people print. Each can be steered with a short note, for example 'shoujo style', 'Pixar-like', 'watercolor' or 'comic book halftone'.
Make your own sticker pack
Render five or six expressions from different selfies in the same style and export them together. The sticker border is added on export so the set stays consistent.
Cost, time and what you need
Every new account starts with a free trial. Pro unlocks unlimited art renders after that.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Time per result | About one minute |
| Photos needed | One selfie per artwork |
| Devices | iPhone and iPad (iOS 15 or later), Android 9 or later |
| Price | Free trial for every new account, then Pro, monthly or yearly |
| Results | Square, full resolution, sticker border optional, no watermark on Pro |
What happens to your photo
Your photo is uploaded over an encrypted connection, used to render the result you asked for, and is not used to train models. You can delete any project inside the app and the associated images are removed with it.
Results are AI renderings on your own photo. They show how a look could sit on you, not a guarantee of how a salon, camera or product will reproduce it.
Frequently asked questions
Are the AI art filters free?
Every new account gets a free trial that includes art renders. After the trial, Pro unlocks unlimited use across every feature.
Will the anime version still look like me?
Yes. The styles are applied to your features rather than replacing them, so your skin tone, hair, glasses and expression are drawn in, and your clothing stays as photographed.
Can I turn a photo into a cartoon for a sticker?
Yes. Export with the die-cut border and add it to iMessage, WhatsApp or Telegram.
Can I make a caricature of a friend?
Yes, with their permission. Use a clear photo of their face and pick the caricature style.
Does it work on pets or group photos?
Best results come from one face per render. Pets work in the cartoon and clay styles.
Can I describe my own style?
Yes. Add a short note such as 'watercolor', 'comic halftone' or 'Studio Ghibli-like' and the AI adjusts.
What size are the exports?
Square at full resolution, suitable for avatars, stickers and prints.
Is it on Android?
Yes. Visio AI is on the App Store and Google Play.