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An architectural sketch of a corner building with classical features generated with Firefly AI.
An architectural sketch of a corner building with classical features generated with Firefly AI.

Create a hand-drawn feel with the AI sketch generator.

Transform text or images into sketch masterpieces with Adobe Firefly’s AI sketch generator. Use simple text prompts to create images that look hand-drawn or convert a photo to a sketch using the AI tools. Play around with various styles to see what works for you. Choose from line-drawn to minimalist and more.

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An architectural sketch of a corner building with classical features generated with Firefly AI.

Create AI-generated sketches for free with Adobe.

Turn the ideas in your head into a hand-drawn design in a matter of moments with Adobe Firefly’s AI sketch generator. You can choose an image to start with as a base or write your own descriptive prompt to create an illustration from scratch. Then watch the AI sketch generator bring your creation to life.

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Sketch when inspiration strikes with the online AI sketch generator.

Don’t worry about finding a pen and paper. With the AI sketch generator, you can turn your ideas into initial mockups from your desktop or mobile.

Simply input your text instructions or upload an existing image into the online generator, and you’ll have a hand-drawn design in a flash. It’s a great way to play around with multiple ideas in the ideation phase, letting you get a full scope of what you can produce before deciding on a final design.

Sometimes the best ideas come to you when you’re out doing other things. Now you can jot down and work on ideas immediately as Adobe Firefly is supported on mobile devices, as well as desktop. Try it for free and start to sketch AI images today.

The Firefly AI sketch generator user interface and four AI-generated sketches of an analogue wristwatch.
An architectural sketch of an angular building with the Bold Lines style applied in the AI sketch generator.

Explore the different sketching styles.

From basic outlines to detailed artwork, Firefly makes experimenting with different visuals a breeze. Try out pencil sketches, line art, crosshatching, simplistic designs and much more.

Learn to write detailed AI art prompts to bring new sketches to life, or upload your favourite photo and watch it transform into a sketch with AI. You can even enhance your own hand-drawn pieces or AI images with our AI art generator.

Convert your AI sketch into a tattoo or portrait.

Got a reference photo for a new tattoo? Turn your photo into a sketch with AI, ready for your tattoo artist to adapt and refine. Maybe it’s a picture of a loved one or a location that means a lot to you. You can use Firefly as an AI tattoo generator to produce visual ideas based on your prompts.

Adobe Firefly can also help you create your own portraits, for logos, character art or a family photo gallery. You could even use the AI sketch generator to create a pet portrait for the perfect memento.

Whether you’re seeking sketches to add to a mood board or an eye-catching presentation, there’s a lot you can do with Firefly. It’s an invaluable tool to use for the creative process.

AI-generated full-colour butterfly tattoo sketch with accompanying black and white reference image.
An AI-generated pencil sketch of a still life arrangement with Firefly UI showing options for saving and sharing AI sketches.

Collaborate and share your sketches.

Download, export, or make copies of the images you sketch with AI and get ideas off friends and colleagues to make them even better. It’s a great tool that allows you to pique your creativity in a simple way.

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How to use the AI sketch generator.

If you’ve always been eager to transform concepts into sketches, Adobe Firefly’s AI sketch generator makes it super-simple to do so. Let your artistic inspiration flow with pencil lines, shading, crosshatching and more.

Best of all, you don’t need to be a drawing pro. Just write the prompts and let AI bring your concept to life.

  1. Open Firefly.
    Start Firefly in your web browser – you don’t need to download it. Then use the Generate Image tool to turn ideas into sketches at the touch of a button.
  2. Upload your image or type a thorough text prompt.
    Upload an image or photo to turn it into a sketch with AI or type a text prompt directly into the AI generator to create a sketch from scratch. Try to be specific about the setting, features, mood and ambience of the sketch you want to create.
  3. Choose an AI sketch style.
    Take your pick from a range of sketch types, like line art or special shaded lines. Each one adds a distinctive touch to your sketches.
  4. Generate and refine artwork.
    Select Generate and watch the magic happen. Adobe Firefly will now turn your input into an AI sketch output. It’s fully editable, meaning you can go back and retype to refine the outcome.
  5. Download and share your AI-generated sketch.
    Save your design to your computer or mobile device. You can now send it to others to get their improvement suggestions.
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5 AI-generated sketch ideas.

From basic sketches to audience-ready materials, sketches help turn creative ideas from imagination into reality.

  1. Build your own mood boards and storyboards
  2. Bring learning to life with AI sketches in the classroom.
  3. Create quick mock-ups in ideations to illustrate your creative concept.
  4. Craft your own cartoons, comics, and character ideas.
  5. Turn your sketches into working animations or digital drawings.
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