# Pencil Sketch - Image Editor

> Photo to sketch and doodle converter with editing tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Dumpling Sandwich Software Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-sketch-image-editor/id591494122 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dumpling Sandwich Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/591494125)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 146 App Store ratings · 193 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 36 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian and 7 more
- Released: 2013-01-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-sketch-image-editor/id591494122/reviews.md

## What is Pencil Sketch?

An easy-to-use app to make you an artist by creating pencil sketch of your photos!

You can pick a picture from your album or capture one from your camera to generate the sketch. Both black-white and colorful sketch results can be easily created by JUST one button click. Saving images can be done quickly by a single touch of a button. Sharing pics are also supported. 

 There are three styles included in the app: "Sketch", "Doodle" and "Hatch". "Sketch" style creates accurate pencil sketches with smooth edges and curves, which is very good for human portrait photos. "Doodle" style converts a photo into a cartoon style painting. "Hatch" will work generally on any kind of photos, as it is a simple style which generates a cross-hatching texture on photos. Several photo frames are also included in the app so that you can easily apply them to your sketch results.

A powerful photo editor is also built-in within this app, which includes many useful and fast manipulations of your photos. The sketch and cartoon results can be easily enhanced within the editor by using features like:  photo filters, fun stickers, photo frames, brightness/contrast/saturation adjustment, etc.

## Key features

- Create pencil sketches from photos
- Generate colorful or black-white sketches
- Three artistic styles: Sketch, Doodle, Hatch
- Apply photo frames
- Built-in photo editor
- Add filters, stickers, and adjust brightness/contrast

## What do users think of Pencil Sketch?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Good effects
- ✨ Creates beautiful sketches
- 🚀 Fast processing
- 🎁 Good for gifts
- 💯 Works well
- 🌟 Highly recommended
- 💰 Free version available
- 💡 Simple and efficient
- 🖼️ Good for photo editing
- 🤩 Impressive results

**Cons**

- ⚠️ Too many ads
- 🐛 App crashes/freezes
- ❌ Photos not saving
- 👎 Poor quality
- 🤷‍♂️ Limited filters/options
- 🤔 Confusing interface
- 💸 Expensive paid version
- 🚫 App not opening
- 🔄 Old version preferred
- 🖼️ Results not as expected

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes on opening ad screen
- Photos not saving to gallery
- App crashes
- Ads prevent app usage
- Filters not working
- App not opening
- Photos overwrite original
- App not saving sketches

**Most requested features**

- More filter options
- Ability to save to specific folders
- Improved drawing functionality
- Dark mode
- Print multiple pages at once
- Easier navigation back to camera roll
- Documentation or tutorials

## Recent user reviews (10 of 193)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-sketch-image-editor/id591494122/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Trava no anúncio

*2026-07-04*

Trava no anúncio e não abre o app

### 1/5 — Ууужас !

*2026-02-26, version 3.3*

Уже не помню сколько лет назад скачала, давно, такое хорошее приложение с качественными рисунками…. Было ! А тут начала порядок наводить по папкам, наткнулась и открыла 😱. В бесплатной версии вместо рисунка чёрти что. А если предположить, что в платной то же качество, что и было в прошлом в бесплатной ,и с тем же набором то ли 4, то ли 5 техник исполнения, то однозначно скажу - хотя рисунки и занимательные получаются, но через пару-тройку дней наиграетесь и забросите как я. Покупать или нет - решайте сами ,исходя из возможностей финансов и потребностей творчества.

### 1/5 — Só tem propaganda

*2025-11-24*

Tudo que vc vai fazer tem propaganda

### 5/5 — Súper fácil

*2025-10-19, version 3.3*

Para enviar fotos a la familia y divertirse.

### 1/5 — Esquisse au crayon

*2025-07-25, version 3.3*

Bonjour
C’est pas super cool 
Les photo ne s’enregistre pas dans la galerie 
Et en plus il faut payer pour avoir d’autre choses qu’on est pas sûr d’avoir.

### 5/5 — App No Longer Available UNLESS

*2025-06-20, version 3.3*

App No Longer Available UNLESS … to get rid of the ad for Microsoft CoPilot you download that app otherwise you get stuck in a  Microsoft CoPilot app carousel going round and round and can’t even get to try out … what was the name of the pencil sketch app? Forgotten

### 5/5 — 288

*2025-02-28, version 3.2*

Прикольно и точка

### 5/5 — Genial la app

*2025-01-12, version 3.2*

Muy fácil e intuitiva la recomiendo, hasta el momento me a funcionado de maravilla

### 1/5 — Too many ads

*2024-12-17, version 3.1*

There is an ad for every step… and filters are not that great.

### 1/5 — Vẽ ko được

*2024-11-26, version 3.1*

Tranh xấu như trẻ con vẽ

## Frequently asked questions about Pencil Sketch

### What does the Pencil Sketch app do?

This app allows you to transform your photos into artistic sketches and drawings. You can choose from different styles like 'Sketch', 'Doodle', and 'Hatch' to create unique visual effects for your images. It also includes a photo editor to further enhance your creations.

### What are the main features of this photo editor?

Key features include generating pencil sketches and doodle-style images with a single click, offering both black-white and colorful results. It also provides photo frames, filters, stickers, and adjustments for brightness, contrast, and saturation to refine your artwork.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to use. It is supported by advertisements, meaning you will see ads while using the application.

### What kind of photos work best with this app?

The 'Sketch' style is particularly good for human portrait photos due to its smooth edges. The 'Hatch' style works generally on any kind of photos by generating a cross-hatching texture. The 'Doodle' style converts photos into a cartoon-style painting.

### Can I save and share my sketches?

Yes, saving your generated sketches and drawings can be done quickly with a single touch of a button. Sharing your creations with others is also supported directly from the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.4 — 2026-05-16

1. Update deprecated SDK
2. Minor user interface update

### 3.3 — 2025-05-12

Update AdMob UMP SDK

### 3.2 — 2024-12-21

Update AdMob SDK and iOS deployment target

### 3.1 — 2023-12-18

Software library update and bug fix.

### 3.0 — 2022-10-31

Support iOS 16.

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