How to turn a photo into a drawing with BeFunky | Publishers

The online image editor BeFunky allows you to transform photos into drawings in a simple way by applying filters. This free tool has six options of effects with predefined parameters that change the colors of the image to simulate drawings similar to cartoons. The tool also allows you to change the filter's color settings to minimize the effect or emphasize simulated artistic strokes in the drawing.

In addition to the design effect, BeFunky also offers simple and complex functions found in professional tools like Adobe Photoshop. The website allows you to make color edits, cut photographs and other image editing actions. The following tip is ideal for couples, families with children and others who enjoy editing photos. To learn how to transform a photo into a pencil drawing, follow the tutorial below.

How to use BeFunky to edit your photos from your PC

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Step 1. Access the Befunky website and select the "Photo Editor" option;

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When to access the image editor of the online service Befunky Photo: Reproduction / Marvin Costa

Step 2. Check the option "Open" and then choose "Computer";

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When opening computer files on the Befunky website Photo: Reproduo / Marvin Costa

Step 3. Select the image you want to edit and press the "Open" button in the file explorer window;

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Action to upload a photo from the computer to the Befunky online service Photo: Reproduction / Marvin Costa

Step 4. In the options in the left corner of the screen, touch the four sphere icon. At that moment, choose one of the "Cartoonizer" filters so that the effect is applied to your photo;

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When applying a Befunky effect that simulates drawings in photographs Photo: Reproduo / Marvin Costa

Step 5. With the effect already applied to your photo, rest the mouse on the effect you just used and touch the adjustment icon;

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When to use the settings for a design effect on the Befunky online service Photo: Reproduction / Marvin Costa

Step 6. Use the adjustments to customize the effect applied to your photo. After completing the adjustments, click the "X" button to close the window;

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Detail settings for the design effect of the Befunky online service Photo: Reproduo / Marvin Costa

Step 7. You can make a screen print by selecting the image you edited or saving it on the computer. However, because it is a premium effect, only subscribers to the service can save editions on the PC using the "Save" button.

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Action to save a photo effect with drawing on the Befunk online service Photo: Reproduction / Marvin Costa

Use the tip to play with photos of you and your friends when turning them into cartoons with the online service BeFunky.