How to Make a Cartoon in Picsart

Lee Stanton May 9, 2023

If you’ve ever wondered what you’d look like as a cartoon character, you can find out in Picsart. Cartoon filters have become popular in recent years, and Picsart is one of the best places to “cartoonize” yourself in various cartoon styles with just one click.

To familiarize you with this Picsart effect, this article will show you how to turn your photos into a cartoon.

How to Turn Your Photos Into Cartoons

There are many effects you can use in Picsart that make you look like you’ve come straight out a TV screen. This section will explain all those features, both on your mobile phone app and the web version of Picsart.

In the Picsart Mobile App

For those who prefer using mobile apps, Picsart lets you turn your photos into a cartoon on your mobile phone in just a few steps:

Open the Picsart app on your mobile device.
To add a photo you want to edit, click on the “+” sign at the bottom of the screen.
Find a photo you want to edit in your Gallery or search for Picsart’s stock photo by clicking on the magnifying glass symbol in the top right corner.
Go to “Effects” in the Editor’s toolbar at the bottom.
Swipe the effects until you reach the “Sketch” effects.
Next, choose between two new Picsart Cartoon effects, “Cartoon1” and “Cartoon2.”
Once you’ve chosen the effect that suits your photo best, tap the checkmark in the top right corner of your screen to save your choice.
Now, you can continue editing the photo or save this version of the photo first by clicking on the downward-pointing arrow in the top middle section of your screen. If you don’t want to keep editing, just click on the right-pointing arrow and save the picture to your device or share it with the Picsart community.

In the Picsart Web App

If you prefer to use a bigger screen while editing your photos, you can also use Picsart’s web version to turn your photos into cartoons. The web version is available on your PC, tablet, and notebook.

Follow these steps to cartoonize your photos in the Picsart web app:

Go to Picsart’s web editor.
Tap “Uploads” on the left side of your screen.
Choose a photo from your previous uploads. If you haven’t uploaded any photos, click on “Upload” and add the pictures you’d like to edit from your device.
Next, click “Effects” from the toolbar above your chosen picture.
Go to “Magic” effects.
Here you can choose between multiple different effects that give you the cartoon look. Some of the best ones are “Pow,” “Soul,” “Neo Pop”, and “Animation.”
Now, you can continue editing or click on the “Export” button in the top right corner, change file name, type, and size if you want, and either download it or share it.

How to Turn Your Photos Into Anime-Style Cartoons

Another similar and equally fun trend is turning your photos into anime-style cartoons. This also gives your photos an interesting look and doesn’t require any editing skills at all.

Here’s how to turn your photos into caricatures by using your Picsart mobile app:

Launch the Picsart app on your Android or iPhone.
Tap the “+” at the bottom of your screen.
Choose a photo you want to edit from your Gallery or search for Picsart’s stock photo by clicking on the magnifying glass symbol in the top right corner.
Select “Retouch” from the toolbar at the bottom of the screen.
Go to “Face” and then click on any part of the face you want to enlarge or shrink.
If you want to reshape any other part of the photo, go one step back and click on “Reshape.”
You can also change the hair color in the “Hair Color” tab.
Once you reach your desired anime look, you can follow the steps from the previous tutorial again and cartoonize your photo with cartoon effects.
To save your edit, click on the right-pointing arrow and save the picture to your device or share it with the Picsart community.

How to Add Cartoon Elements to Your Photos

If you don’t want to transform your whole picture into a cartoon edit, you can just add stickers in the cartoon style. Sometimes they make an even bigger effect on your photo and give them a bold, eye-catching appearance. You can add stickers both on your mobile device and by using Picsart’s web app.

In the Picsart Mobile App

To add stickers to your photos in Picsart’s mobile app, follow these steps:

Open the Picsart app on your mobile phone.
Tap the “+” at the bottom of your screen.
Choose a photo you want to edit from your Gallery or search for Picsart’s stock photo by clicking on the magnifying glass symbol in the top right corner.
Click on “Stickers” from the toolbar at the bottom of the screen.
Click on the magnifying glass symbol in the “Discover” field.
Type in “Cartoon” or similar to find cartoon-like stickers.
Press on the sticker you want to use.
The sticker will appear over your photo, and now you can position it wherever you want on the screen, resize it, turn it around, change its opacity, blend it with the main photo, flip/rotate, add effects, give it a border or a shadow, and much more.
Click on the checkmark in the top right corner when you edit it to your liking.
Save the edit by clicking on the right-pointing arrow in the top right corner and save it to your device and/or share it with the Picsart community.

In the Picsart Web App

If you want to add cartoon stickers to your photos on Picsart’s web app, here’s how to do it:

Go to Picsart’s web editor.
Tap “Uploads” on the left side of your screen.
Choose a photo from your previous uploads. If you haven’t uploaded any photos, click on “Upload,” and add the pictures you’d like to edit from your device.
Click on “Stickers” from the toolbar on the left side of the screen.
Click on the “Search” field and type in “Cartoon” or similar.
The sticker will appear over your photo, and now you can position it wherever you want on the screen, resize it, turn it around, change its opacity, blend it with the main photo, flip/rotate, add effects, give it a border or a shadow, and much more.
Once you’re finished with your editing, you can click on the “Export” button in the top right corner, change the file name, type, and size if you want, and either download it or share it.

FAQs

Is the cartoon effect on Picsart free?

While some other features on Picsart require upgrading your account to the Premium version, the cartoon effect on Picsart is completely free.

Will Picsart cartoon effect leave watermarks on my photos?

No, Picsart doesn’t leave watermarks on your photos if you’re using free effects like the cartoon effect or other free features. The watermark only comes when you use paid features, but you can even get rid of those if you go for Picsart’s seven-day trial.

What can I use the Picsart cartoon effect for?

Picsart cartoon effect can be used for anything you want, from having fun to using it for marketing your brand on social media and similar.

Give Your Photos a Fun Twist With Picsart’s Cartoon Effects

Picsart gives you the option to turn every picture into a share-worthy cartoon. This exciting effect is a great way to spice up your social media posts or just to give you a good laugh. Follow the instructions from this article to find out how you can cartoonize your photos and learn more about other interesting features that might do the job.

Have you already tried cartoonizing your photos? Were you happy with the results? Let us know if you created a show-stopping edit in the comments section below.