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Photo to tattoo stencil, printed at the exact size

Upload a photo, choose line detail and thickness, then download a stencil PDF that prints at the exact centimetre width you set — mirrored for transfer paper if you need it.

Try it free — upload a photo

From photo to transfer-ready stencil

Upload the reference photo (JPG, PNG, WebP up to 8 MB).
Set detail and line weight: thin lines for fine-line work, thick for traditional and thermal printers.
Export the PDF on A4 or Letter at 300 DPI with crop marks; turn on Mirror for hectograph/thermal paper.

Why print size matters

Most generators give you a PNG and leave sizing to the printer dialog, where "fit to page" silently scales the design. Our PDF embeds the physical width, so a 9 cm forearm piece prints at 9 cm. See the size chart.

Photo-to-stencil tools compared

Tool	Platform	Free use	Paid from	Export
Tattoo Stencil	Web	3 free previews/day, no account	$4.99 one-time (20) · $9.90/mo	PNG + true-size 300 DPI PDF
Tatany	Web	Daily free generation	$4.95/mo (yearly)	Print PDF at set width
Ink Studio AI	Web	Free, no account	Free	PNG outline only
TattoosAI	Web	Free, edge detection	Free	Outline only, no tone
Tat Ink	Web	Free daily generations	$8.79/mo	HD file
Stencil AI	Web + app	10 welcome credits	$9.99/mo	Image
MakeLineArt	Web	Free with ads	Free	PNG, some SVG
Stencify	iPhone/Android	2 free uses	$47.99/yr	PNG, PDF
StencilPro	iPhone	2 free stencils	$9.99 pack	Photos; no faces

Competitor facts from each tool's own pages and the Oct 2026 comparison roundups; prices change, check before buying.

FAQ

Does the PDF work with thermal printers?

Yes. Print the mirrored PDF on thermal or hectograph paper at 100% scale (turn off "fit to page").

Is it free?

Three stencil previews a day are free. Full-resolution PNG and PDF export: $4.99 for 20, $9.99 for 50, or $9.90/month for 100.

Can it handle portraits?

Yes — use Fine detail and a well-lit, front-facing photo. Photos of minors and celebrities are blocked.

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