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AI CartoonizerPhoto EditorBackground Remover
Cartoonize is a browser-based photo editor (from the Colorcinch team) that turns photos into cartoons, sketches, paintings, and other artistic styles with one click, plus AI-precision background removal. It bundles standard photo editing (crop, resize, brightness, color), artistic overlays (rain, snow, fog, light leaks, bokeh), masking and layering, a stock library of 4M+ photos/graphics/icons, collage creation, and print-quality export up to 400 DPI — usable with no sign-up required for the free tier.
- Best for
- Anyone who wants to quickly turn a personal photo into cartoon-style artwork, an avatar, or social media content without design software or an account
- Pricing
- Free plan (no registration); Pro from $6.99/mo (billed annually) or $9.99/mo
Core features
- • One-click cartoonizer, sketch, drawing, and painting effects
- • AI-precision background removal
- • Standard photo editing (crop, resize, brightness, color)
- • Artistic overlays (rain, snow, fog, light leaks, bokeh)
- • Image masking and layering
- • Stock library (4M+ photos, graphics, icons)
- • Collage creation and frame customization
- • Print-quality export up to 400 DPI
Use cases
- 1. Turning a personal photo into cartoon-style artwork or an avatar
- 2. Creating profile pictures and social media content quickly
- 3. Removing backgrounds from photos with AI precision
- 4. Professional photo retouching and restoration
- 5. Building print-ready designs or collages
How to use
Upload a photo with no sign-up required, then apply a one-click cartoonizer, sketch, or painting effect. Remove the background with AI precision, adjust standard photo settings, add overlays or elements from the stock library, and export at print quality — Pro unlocks unlimited projects and higher resolution.
Pricing plans
Basic (Free)
$0
- • No registration required
- • Numerous essential effects and features
Pro Monthly
$9.99/mo
- • All Pro features
- • All graphic collections
- • Unlimited projects
- • Higher resolution export
Pro Annual
$83.88/yr (~$6.99/mo, 30% off)
- • All Pro features
- • All graphic collections
- • Unlimited projects
- • Higher resolution export
FAQ
Is Cartoonize free to use?
Yes — the Basic plan is free with no registration required, offering numerous essential effects and features.
How much does Cartoonize Pro cost?
$9.99/month, or $83.88/year (about $6.99/month) when billed annually, which unlocks all graphic collections, unlimited projects, and higher-resolution export.
Can I use Cartoonize images commercially?
Yes — commercial use is permitted on both the free and Pro tiers.
Where it holds up
- Turns a photo into cartoon, sketch, or painting styles in one click
- Free tier requires no registration to start
- AI-precision background removal included
- Stock library of 4M+ photos, graphics, and icons
- Print-quality export up to 400 DPI
- Commercial use permitted on both free and paid tiers
Where it falls short
- Unlimited projects and higher-resolution export require the paid Pro plan
- Account creation is required for Pro subscriptions, unlike the free tier
- Focused on photo styling/editing rather than fully generative AI art from a text prompt
