Find your direction

Tattoo styles
and design tools.

Explore the nine styles available in PhotoToTattoo, then start with a photograph or describe the idea you want to discuss with your artist.

Nine ways to shape your idea

Fine Line

Fine contours and delicate detail.

Fine lines · light detail

Minimal Outline

A silhouette, with less to say more.

Essential contours · open space

Blackwork

Solid black and deliberate negative space.

Solid black · strong contrast

American Traditional

Bold outlines. A small, vivid palette.

Bold lines · red, gold & green

Neo-Traditional

Decorative contours and richer color.

Layered color · ornamental curves

Japanese-inspired

Flowing shapes and woodblock-like color.

Flowing composition · defined color

Black & Grey Realism

Recognizable form, sculpted with tone.

Grey shading · depth & likeness

Watercolor

Soft washes, expressive color edges.

Color washes · soft edges

Dotwork

Light and shadow, one dot at a time.

Stippled texture · black & grey

Choose any of these styles in the generator. Each result is a concept reference; your tattoo artist adapts the detail, size and placement for skin.

Tools for your next concept

Photo to tattoo generator

Upload a photo you own or have permission to use. Tell us what to keep or change and explore a new visual direction.

Generation requires sign-in and credits. See credit packs and resolution costs. Download your completed PNG or artist discussion PDF to share the idea with your artist.

Create your tattoo concept