# Sketch Shine - pencil drawing

> App turns photos into realistic pencil drawings with a sketch effect. (iPhone/iPad app by Alexander Dr. Rieger.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch-shine-pencil-drawing/id717083113 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alexander Dr. Rieger](https://appshunter.io/developer/464916737)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 28 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), Russian, European Spanish, American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), French (France)
- Released: 2013-10-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch-shine-pencil-drawing/id717083113/reviews.md

## What is Sketch Shine?

Let your photos sketch shine by turning them into a pencil drawing.

User comment: "By far the best app I have ever seen for creating dimensional black and white pencil art."

Create impressive images by sketch shining your photos. The sketch shine effect will make your photos look they are drawn with a real pencil.

Creating sketch shine images is quick and easy. Take a photo with your camera and apply the sketch filter on the image. Share your sketch shine images on Facebook, Twitter and other social nets. Send an email with the image attached to it or save it in your photo album. 

There are no limits on what you can sketch shine. Sketch shine your car, friends, kids, your dog or your holiday pictures.

## Key features

- Photo to pencil sketch conversion
- Realistic pencil art effect
- Quick and easy filter application
- Share to social media
- Save to photo album
- Use with any photo

## Recent user reviews (10 of 28)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch-shine-pencil-drawing/id717083113/reviews.md

### 1/5 — FREEZES

*2024-07-02*

I CANNOT GET APP TO WORK AS IT KEEP FREEZING AND WONT LET ME ADD PHOTOGRAPHS

### 5/5 — Brilliant

*2017-06-20*

Great app really changes the look of the photos in a good way.

### 2/5 — It's ok

*2017-04-19*

For a starter

### 5/5 — Excellent application

*2015-12-15*

It works great using photos without shades. It produces incredibly realistic hand made looking sketches. It is very easy to use it. I love it!

### 5/5 — Sketch Shine - pencil drawing for your photos

*2015-10-30, version 1.0.9*

This applycation very fun. It exciting. I like it.

### 5/5 — This app is very nice

*2015-10-30*

Fantastic pencil drawing I like it so much

### 5/5 — Great

*2015-10-20*

Great app, this is a MUST get, would give 6 stars if I could !!!!

### 5/5 — İşe yarar

*2015-10-12, version 1.0.9*

Siyah beyaz fotolar için ideal

### 5/5 — Neat app!

*2015-09-17*

Was able to sketch out some pretty cool pictures!

### 5/5 — Love it

*2015-09-13*

Makes my photos look like I drew them. Good app and it simply works.

## Frequently asked questions about Sketch Shine

### What is Sketch Shine?

Sketch Shine is a mobile application that transforms your photos into realistic pencil drawings. It applies a sketch effect to make your images look like they were hand-drawn with a pencil.

### How do I use Sketch Shine?

You can take a photo directly within the app or select an existing one from your gallery. Then, apply the sketch filter to achieve the desired pencil drawing effect.

### Can I share my sketch drawings?

Yes, Sketch Shine allows you to easily share your created sketch images on platforms like Facebook and Twitter, or send them via email.

### What devices does Sketch Shine support?

Sketch Shine is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### Is Sketch Shine free to use?

Yes, Sketch Shine is available for free. However, it does contain advertisements.

### What is the age rating for Sketch Shine?

Sketch Shine has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is Sketch Shine updated?

The latest version of Sketch Shine was released on October 4, 2021. Updates typically address performance improvements and bug fixes.

### Does Sketch Shine have ads?

Yes, Sketch Shine contains advertisements. These ads help support the free availability of the application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.9 — 2021-10-04

Performance improvements

### 1.6.7 — 2021-05-27

Performance improvements

### 1.6.5 — 2021-02-25

Performance improvements

### 1.6.1 — 2021-01-23

Performance improvements

### 1.5.2 — 2020-01-08

Performance improvements

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