From photo to portrait in three steps
Upload a photo of your pet — any clear photo taken on a phone works. Choose from 90+ art styles, from oil painting and renaissance through to watercolour, pop art, impressionist and more. See the result in about 90 seconds, for free, before paying anything.
The portrait preserves what makes your specific pet recognisable — their coat colour, markings, expression and the particular quality of their face. It is not a generic illustration of a breed. It is a portrait of your animal.
Any photo works
You do not need a professional photograph. Any clear photo of your pet's face, taken on a phone in natural light, is enough. The most important things are that the face is visible and the eyes are in focus. A photo taken at eye level produces the best result — from above, the face loses depth.
If you are not sure whether your photo will work, upload it and try. The preview is free and takes 90 seconds. If the first style is not quite right, try another one. You have up to nine free previews before you commit to anything.
Read our full photo tips guide → for detailed advice on lighting, angle and getting reluctant pets to cooperate.
90+ styles to choose from
Oil painting, watercolour, renaissance, impressionist, pop art, Old Masters, botanical, vintage, sketch, noir — and 80 more. Each style is built individually rather than applied as a filter, which means the portrait is generated within the style's conventions rather than having those conventions imposed on your photo afterward.
See the full style range → or browse by category.
Digital download or framed print
Digital downloads are available immediately after purchase — a high-resolution file with no watermark, ready to print locally or use digitally. Printed portraits on museum-grade 260gsm paper are available in five sizes from A5 to A1. Framed prints in white, black and oak arrive ready to hang with free worldwide shipping. A free HD digital copy is included with every print order.
Pet portrait from photo as a gift
A custom portrait made from a photo of someone's specific pet is one of the most consistently well-received gifts for pet owners. It is personal in a way that generic pet merchandise is not — it shows that specific animal's face, in a style beautiful enough to put on a wall.
You do not need to ask the recipient for their photo. Check their social media or your own camera roll — most pet owners have posted or shared enough photos that you can find a good one without raising suspicion.
See our pet portrait gift guide → for more advice on choosing styles and occasions.