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AI Drawing Generator: Create Unique Drawings and Sketches

Bring any idea to life with AI simply by describing what you imagine. Visualise your ideas and remove creative barriers. Turn text into drawings or transform photos into sketches with ease and precision.

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Use everyday language to create extraordinary results with generative AI.

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Draw attention effortlessly with AI-generated drawings

Explore the possibilities of AI drawing generation with Adobe Firefly. Learn how to quickly explore ideas, draught concepts and create artwork with simple text prompts and advanced techniques.

AI generated drawing of bold ink line flowers with blue background.

Get a hand-drawn look with an AI drawing generator.

Create sketches that mimic the look of pen and ink renderings using Adobe Firefly’s free AI drawing generator. Instead of the polished, hyper-realistic images often associated with AI drawings, you can easily produce minimalist line drawings in just a few simple steps. Try designing your own unique sketches, patterns, or branding concepts with ease.

Produce AI-powered sketches, concepts, and more.

Create quick sketches for your next fashion design or bring your idea to life with concept illustrations for a children’s book artwork. Adjust prompts instantly to explore new concepts, styles, and compositions without needing sketching or painting skills.

AI generated loose minimal colourful drawing or sketch of four models in fashionable clothing.
AI generated pencil drawing of a Japanese house surrounded by nature.

Choose from a range of artistic styles.

Select from a menu of effects to achieve the exact look you want. Options include classic styles like Line Drawing, Ink, and Sketch, as well as creative variations such as Stippling, Doodle Drawing, and Geometric Pen. Adobe Firefly AI Drawing Generator helps artists and designers bring ideas to life in vivid detail, whether creating web graphics or book covers.

Refine your results even more with photo to sketch capabilities.

Upload a reference image or choose one from the gallery to generate sketches in a similar style. Adjust the intensity and strength of the image to fine-tune the result. Add descriptive terms like “heavy stroke” or “loose hand drawn sketch” to your prompt, and explore the Colour and Tone menu to turn your photo to sketch with greater control.

AI generated ink drawing of a chameleon created based on reference image.

Bring your drawing to live with Adobe Firefly.

Go beyond polished digital art with Adobe Firefly. Turn everyday ideas into expressive, sketch-style visuals—whether it's architecture, product design, or educational illustrations. Use text prompts, reference images, or both to explore endless creative possibilities with the AI drawing generator.

Draft product designs and prototypes

Start your product design journey with quick concept sketches of everyday essentials such as a bottle, a minimalist sandal design, or eco-friendly packaging for a brand. Firefly makes it easy to visualise ideas without needing advanced tools.

Build storyboards for animation or film

Sketch out frame-by-frame scenes for your next short film or animation project. Whether it is a rainy moment along a coastal promenade or a bustling street scene in a busy city, Adobe Firefly helps bring your cinematic vision to life in sketch form, perfect for pitch decks or pre-production.

Design bold, sketch-style posters or covers

Create poster drafts for events, music nights, or book covers with a raw, hand-drawn aesthetic. Try prompts like “line sketch poster for a live music night” or “zine-style cover for an indie art festival.”

Personalise stationery and wall art

Create greeting cards for celebrations with prompts like “hand-drawn candle with floral border” or “line sketch of lanterns on a balcony.” You can also design custom wall prints featuring iconic landmarks. Firefly makes it easy to add a personal touch to every piece.

Turn pets and people into inked portraits

Upload a photo of your family, your dog, or even a favourite local shop, and Adobe Firefly can transform it into a hand-drawn portrait with an authentic, heartfelt look, ideal for gifts, gallery walls, or sharing on social media.

How to generate AI drawings and sketches with Adobe Firefly.

Create artistic sketches in just a few steps with the help of Adobe Firefly’s free AI drawing generator.

  • Log in to Firefly.
    Go to the Image section of the web app and select Text to Image.
  • Write a descriptive prompt.
    Describe the image you want to generate. Be specific and use adjectives; longer prompts tend to get better results.
  • Choose an Effect.
    Select a drawing style from the Effects section. Click All to see the complete list of effects.
  • Optional: Upload a Reference Image.
    Upload or select a Reference Image from the gallery to generate similar results.
  • Generate your artwork.
    Click Generate in the prompt bar to see your results.
  • Download, share and keep editing your image.
    Click the downward arrow icon to download your image. Click the pencil icon to keep editing it and click the upward arrow icon to share your image in the Firefly gallery.

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Remix content from the community.

Discover Firefly prompts to remix and submit your own images to the gallery.

Questions? We have answers.

What is an AI drawing generator?

An AI drawing generator is a tool that uses artificial intelligence to create sketch-style artwork from a text prompts. It is ideal for quick concepting, minimalist designs, or stylized drawings. With Adobe Firefly, you can use the Text to Image feature to generate illustrations that look hand-drawn—like line art, ink sketches, or pencil renderings.

How is an AI drawing generator different from an AI art generator?

An AI drawing generator focuses on creating artwork that looks hand-drawn such as ink sketches, pencil lines, or minimal illustrations while an AI art generator creates more polished and detailed visuals, such as hyperrealistic portraits, digital paintings, or stylized compositions. Adobe Firefly offers both options and you can guide the final output based on your prompts and effect choices.

How does the AI drawing generator work?

The AI drawing generator in Adobe Firefly uses the Text to Image feature to turn written prompts into sketch-style artwork. Just describe what you want to create, like “loose pencil sketch of an old city street” or “minimal ink drawing of a large tree,” and Firefly generates an image that mimics traditional hand-drawn styles. You can refine the result by choosing a drawing effect, uploading a reference image, or adjusting settings like stroke weight, tone, and intensity.

Do I need design skills to use Firefly’s AI drawing generator?

No, you don’t need any design skills to use the AI drawing generator in Adobe Firefly. The interface is simple and intuitive, making it easy for anyone to create sketch-style visuals, whether you're a beginner experimenting with ideas or a professional refining a concept.

What styles of drawings can I generate with Text to Image?

You can generate many styles of drawings with Text to Image. You can include detailed descriptions of art styles within your prompt and you can save time using options from the Effects section. Choose from art movements like Art Deco and Impressionism, from themes like Concept Art and Comic Book and many more.

Can I upload a photo and turn it into a sketch?

While Adobe Firefly doesn’t have a “photo to sketch” feature, you can achieve this effect by using the Reference Image function within the Text to Image module. Upload the image you wish to turn into a drawing, adjust your settings, and try a simple prompt such as “turn reference image into a sketch”. Refine your prompt and settings until you get a result you like.

How can I customise my drawings with the AI drawing generator?

You can customise your drawings by combining detailed prompts, drawing effects, and reference images to guide the final result. With Adobe Firefly’s Text to Image feature, you can:

  • Write a specific prompt that sets the tone, style, and subject of your drawing.
  • Upload or select a Reference Image to generate artwork with a similar look and feel.
  • Choose a drawing style from the Effects section like line art, ink, or stippling to match your creative direction.
  • Edit your image using Generative Fill, letting you add, remove, or adjust elements after generation.

Use any combination of these techniques to help you achieve the exact look you’re going for quickly and creatively.

Is the Adobe Firefly AI drawing generator free?

Yes, the AI drawing generator is free to use with Adobe Firefly. You’ll get a limited number of generative credits to explore its features. For unlimited access to standard tools or premium features, a Firefly plan subscription is required.

Can I use sketches generated with Firefly commercially?

Yes, you can use the sketches generated by Firefly for commercial use, provided you adhere to the Adobe's Generative AI User Guidelines and the content is produced using the commercially released version of Firefly. All Firefly tools are designed to be safe for commercial use, as they are trained on Adobe Stock, licensed content, and public domain materials.