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Turn photos into line art drawings.

Convert photos to line drawings using an AI line art generator.

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The next evolution of creative AI is here for all your ideas, with image, video, audio and vector tools.

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See what you can create.

Use an AI line art generator to go from picture to line drawing or to produce sketches, doodles and more from scratch. Create anything from a complex line drawing to a minimalist outline with Adobe Firefly creative AI.

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Go from idea to detailed line drawing.

With Firefly you can easily generate complex line drawings and detailed sketches. Turn a photo into a line drawing by uploading a reference image and describing the line art you want to create from it or simply write a description of the artwork you envision to generate something from scratch.

A pencil-style architectural sketch of a modern library building with large windows, clean geometric lines, steps and trees in the background. A Firefly “Generate” button appears in the upper-right corner, with a prompt field below that reads, “Architectural sketch of a library.”

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A bright, stlylised cartoon illustration of a girl with braids walking a brown dog on a lead in a sunny neighbourhood. A smaller reference photo of a girl standing with a dog appears on the right. The image is selected with a blue editing border and a black prompt field reads, “Turn image into a stlylised-character with bright colours.”

Explore line art styles from anime to abstract.

Push your creative limits with Adobe Firefly. Experiment with different kinds of line art styles, from minimalist sketches to bold comic styles. Use partner models like Gemini and GPT Image to generate unique variations, break through creative blocks and explore new aesthetics.

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Keep creative control with Adobe Firefly.

Use reference images to tailor your end results, leverage top AI models to get just the look you want and train custom models to create line drawings to your exact needs. Use prompts to fine-tune every bit of your artwork including colour, background and more.

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A blue T-shirt mockup featuring a simple line drawing of a white dog with a red collar on the front. A Firefly “Generate” button and a small prompt preview reading “Line drawing of dog” appear on the lower-left side.

Apply your artwork to any project.

Add your unique line art creations anywhere. Apply your line drawings to posters, customised t-shirts or stickers. From social media posts to tattoo designs, there are endless uses for your designs.

How to create line drawings with the AI art generator.

Step 1

Open Adobe Firefly.

To get started, go to the Adobe Firefly homepage and log in with your Adobe ID or create a free account if you don’t have one.

Step 2

Click the Generate tab.

Open the Generate Image module and upload the photo you want to turn into a line drawing. Try a prompt like “turn reference image into a fine line drawing” to transform your image. Or generate a line drawing from scratch with a prompt like “detailed fine line drawing of an elk standing on a cliff”.

Step 3

Refine your results.

Fine-tune your image to get just the look you want. Expand your drawing, adjust the background, add text, shapes and more.

Step 4

Click the down arrow icon on your image to download it. Click the up arrow to share your image to the Adobe Firefly gallery.

How to create line drawings with the AI art generator.
Steps on how to create line drawings with the AI art generator.
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Why Adobe Firefly for line drawing generation?

An AI line drawing generator uses artificial intelligence to create detailed line drawings from reference images or prompts. Adobe Firefly is a strong choice for generating line drawings because it offers these key advantages:

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Ease of use

Quickly and easily generate doodles, sketches and detailed line drawings in a wide variety of styles using a reference image or just a prompt.

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High-quality results

Reliably create precise lines, bold strokes and crisp, professional line drawings for stickers, illustrations, prints and more.

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Precision and control

Edit and refine your drawings with fast, intuitive tools to get just the look you want. Apply effects, adjust background details, add text and more.

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Commercially safe

Firefly models are trained on licensed and public domain content so you can use your outputs for professional projects.

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See what you can do in Firefly.

A subway car scene with three passengers standing in the open doorway, surrounded by black hand-drawn jungle vines, leaves, flowers and animals layered over the train interior.

Illustrate a whimsical jungle scene with bold, black line art inside the subway car

Subway riders framed by hand-drawn jungle illustrations.

A delicate black line-art illustration of two large moths facing a blooming peony, surrounded by swirling decorative lines and crystal shapes on a textured cream background.

Intricate line art of moths, peony and crystals.

A detailed black ink illustration of a vintage film camera resting on a desk, with film canisters nearby and a textured paper background.

Detailed ink sketch of vintage film camera on a desk.

Discover even more features.

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Questions? We have answers.

What is the best AI line art generator?

The best AI line art generator is one that delivers high-quality, crisp results while giving users complete creative control over every stroke. With Adobe Firefly, you can generate clean, minimalist designs and intricate ink sketches from photos or text prompts. Users can refine their results with intuitive tools like structure reference, experiment with a wide variety of line styles and seamlessly continue their creative workflow across the Adobe ecosystem.

Is the Adobe Firefly line art generator free?

Yes, you can use the Adobe Firefly line art generator for free with an Adobe account. If you have a free account, you’ll get free daily generations to try the line art generator and explore different drawing styles and techniques. Learn more about using Adobe Firefly for free. Upgrade to a paid plan for higher-volume use and access to additional features.

How can I write a good line-art AI prompt?

Start with a clear, simple subject, then apply specific line-art keywords such as “clean outlines,” “minimalist ink” or “fine line weight.” You can also use the Prompt Enhancement feature to improve prompts automatically. Further refine your output using the Structure Reference tool or adjusting the intensity in the Firefly settings until you capture the perfect hand-drawn look.

Is the AI line art generated with Adobe Firefly safe for commercial use?

Yes. Adobe Firefly generates AI line art that can be safely used for professional products, so users can confidently apply their artwork without copyright concerns.

What AI models can I use to generate line art?

Within Adobe Firefly you can choose from a mix of Adobe’s built-in generative models and partner AI models to create line art and other image styles. Pick from models like Gemini 3 (with Nano Banana Pro), GPT Image/GPT Image 1.5 from OpenAI, FLUX models, Ideogram and others directly in the Model drop-down when you use Generate Image or Firefly Boards.

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Generative AI is quickly becoming a vital tool for artists. Read on to learn about what generative AI art is, how to create it and how you can use it in your practice.

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