How to make a cartoon in Picsart

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

To get familiar 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 will make you look like you came straight from a TV screen. This section will explain all those features, both in your mobile phone app and in the web version of Picsart.

In the Picsart mobile app

For those who prefer to use mobile applications, Picsart allows you to turn your photos into cartoons on your mobile phone in just a few steps:

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

In the Picsart web app

If you prefer to use a larger screen while editing your photos, you can also use the web version of Picsart to turn your photos into cartoons. The web version is available on your PC, tablet and laptop.

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

1. GonnaPicsart web editor.
   
2. Tap “Uploads” on the left side of your screen.
   
3. Choose a photo from your previous uploads. If you haven’t uploaded any photos, click “Upload” and add the images you want to edit from your device.
   
4. Then, click “Effects” in the toolbar above your chosen image.
   
5. Go to “magic” effects.
   
6. Here you can choose from multiple different effects that will give you the cartoon look. Some of the best are “Pow”, “Soul”, “Neo Pop” and “Animation”.
   
7. Now, you can continue editing or click the “Export” button in the upper right corner, change the file name, type and size if you want, and download or share it.
   

How to turn your photos into anime-style cartoons

Another similar and equally fun trend is to turn your photographs into anime-style cartoons. This also gives your photos an interesting look and does not require any editing skills.

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

1. Launch the Picsart app on your Android or iPhone.
   
2. Tap the “+” at the bottom of the screen.
   
3. Choose a photo you want to edit from your Gallery or browse to a Picsart stock photo by clicking the magnifying glass symbol in the top right corner.
   
4. Select “Retouch” in the toolbar at the bottom of the screen.
   
5. Go to “Face” and then click anywhere on the face you want to zoom in or out.
   
6. If you want to reshape any other part of the photo, go back one step and click “Reshape.”
   
7. You can also change the hair color in the “Hair Color” tab.
   
8. Once you reach the anime look you want, you can follow the steps in the previous tutorial again and cartoonize your photo with cartoon effects.
9. To save your edit, click the arrow pointing right and save the image 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 entire image into a cartoon edit, you can simply add stickers in cartoon style. Sometimes they create an even greater effect on your photo and give it a bold and eye-catching look. You can add stickers both on your mobile device and using the Picsart web app.

In the Picsart mobile app

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

1. Open the Picsart application on your mobile phone.
   
2. Tap the “+” at the bottom of the screen.
   
3. Choose a photo you want to edit from your Gallery or browse to a Picsart stock photo by clicking the magnifying glass symbol in the top right corner.
   
4. Click “Stickers” in the toolbar at the bottom of the screen.
   
5. Click on the magnifying glass symbol in the “Discover” field.
   
6. Type “Cartoon” or something similar to find cartoon-shaped stickers.
   
7. Press the sticker you want to use.
   
8. The sticker will appear over your photo and now you can place it wherever you want on the screen, resize it, flip it, change its opacity, merge it with the main photo, flip/rotate, add effects, give it a border. or a shadow, and much more.
   
9. Click the check mark in the upper right corner when you edit it to your liking.
   
10. Save the edit by clicking the right-pointing arrow in the upper 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 in the Picsart web app, here’s how to do it:

1. GonnaPicsart web editor.
   
2. Tap “Uploads” on the left side of your screen.
   
3. Choose a photo from your previous uploads. If you haven’t uploaded any photos, click “Upload” and add the images you want to edit from your device.
   
4. Click “Stickers” in the toolbar on the left side of the screen.
   
5. Click the “Search” field and type “Cartoon” or similar.
   
6. The sticker will appear over your photo and now you can place it wherever you want on the screen, resize it, flip it, change its opacity, merge it with the main photo, flip/rotate, add effects, give it a border. or a shadow, and much more.
   
7. Once you’re done editing, you can click the “Export” button in the top right corner, change the file name, type, and size if you want, and download or share it.
   

Frequent questions

Is the cartoon effect in Picsart free?

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

Will Picsart cartoon effect leave watermarks on my photos?

No, Picsart does not leave watermarks on your photos if you use free effects like the cartoon effect or other free features. The watermark only appears when you use paid features, but you can even get rid of them if you opt for Picsart’s seven-day trial.

What can I use the Picsart cartoon effect for?

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

Give your photos a fun touch with Picsart’s cartoon effects

Picsart gives you the option to turn each image into a cartoon worth sharing. This exciting effect is a great way to spice up your social media posts or just make you laugh. Follow the instructions in this article to find out how you can caricature your photos and learn more about other cool features that might work.

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