Photo β†’ cross-hatch pen drawing. Classic technique using line density for tonal values.

How to use

  1. Upload a photo.
  2. Adjust line width, spacing, layer count.
  3. Layer 1 = darkest areas only; 5 = all areas hatched.
  4. Customize ink color and paper background.
  5. Download as PNG.

Key features

  • 2–5 layers (different angles by brightness)
  • Line density and width adjustable
  • Custom ink and paper colors
  • Preserve original color option
  • 100% browser processing

Use cases

  • Book covers / illustrations β€” vintage feel
  • Album art β€” indie / jazz style
  • Social profiles β€” hand-drawn vibe
  • T-shirts / posters β€” artistic atmosphere
  • Logo design β€” classic & elegant

What is cross-hatching?

Cross-hatching is a Renaissance-era illustration technique that uses intersecting lines at various angles to express tonal values. Da Vinci, DΓΌrer, Rembrandt's engravings are classic examples. Still used in book illustrations, album covers, New Yorker editorial. This tool draws differently-angled lines based on pixel brightness for automatic hatching.

FAQ

vs image-sketch?

Sketch draws outlines only; cross-hatch expresses area via line density. More artistic with richer tone.

Too dark / light?

Adjust layer count. Portraits work best at 3–4 layers.

How does preserve color work?

Overlays original colors on the hatching for moody color illustration.

Free?

Yes, no uploads.