# SketchMee Lite — The original sketch filter app

> Photo to pencil sketch converter with advanced analysis and vector output. (iPhone/iPad app by Studio Mee.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchmee-lite/id327345296 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Studio Mee](https://appshunter.io/developer/300673322)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 307 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-10-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchmee-lite/id327345296/reviews.md

## What is SketchMee Lite?

Please note: this LITE version adds watermarks to you creations unless you unlock with an in app purchase.

The photo-to-sketch app that stands out from the rest! SketchMee analyses, interprets and redraws your photo from scratch, instead of the simple edge filtering other apps do.

New York Times sums it up: "This app turns your photos into pencil sketches of remarkable quality."

Long time feature under "Staff Favorites / Impress Your Friends" in the US App Store.

Just pick an image from your photo library, and watch it being sketched into a beautiful piece of art. Have endless fun playing around with settings, exploring a vast world of art possibilities.

Extremely easy to use. A handful of simple but powerful controls make you the artist in charge, enabling a wide range of different sketch art styles.

Save your creations in 4K resolution.

Zoom as deep as you like into the finished sketches to inspect the strokes. Your art will appear perfectly sharp at any zoom level. This is because sketches are built using vector curves, not from blocky pixel data.

## Key features

- Photo to sketch conversion
- Advanced image analysis
- Vector-based sketches
- Customizable art styles
- 4K resolution saving
- High zoom detail

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of SketchMee Lite?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Realistic sketches
- 👍 Variety of sketch styles
- 🎨 Creative photo transformation
- 💡 Shake to randomize options

**Cons**

- 🐛 Issues with photo resizing
- 🔍 Difficulty viewing full image during editing
- 💾 Unable to save sketches in free version

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on some devices
- Slow loading times

**Most requested features**

- Ability to save sketches in free version
- Landscape mode support
- More sketch style options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 307)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchmee-lite/id327345296/reviews.md

### 1/5 — No reviews newer than 2016?

*2020-02-07*

I read elsewhere that this app was amazing. Downloaded it onto 2018 iPad Pro with current/updated iOS. The photos I imported auto-sized themselves appx 4x larger than the canvas area with no way to zoom out or pinch to change the display size of uploaded photo. Tried with five different photos, same result. Completely unable to view the sketches result due to display proportions, so I can’t say how well or poorly the app actually performs. Uninstalled & will keep looking.

### 4/5 — Very good

*2020-01-17*

This app is actually better than l initially thought it was. I apologise for saying that it is the worst app I’ve ever seen! It seems to work better on my iPhone than it does on my iPad. Very unusual effects it gives your photos. I have also just found out that you can adjust the size of your photos which you want to edit. I would give you 5 stars if you made it possible to see the whole image when you are editing it.

### 5/5 — 구입항목 삭제해주세요

*2016-02-29*

구입항목 삭제해주세요

### 5/5 — Muito bom!

*2014-08-16*

Nota 10

### 5/5 — By Far the Best Photo Sketch App

*2014-07-05*

All other photo sketch apps do not compare to this one. Believe me, I tried them all, and this one is definitely my favorite. It's so realistic and beautiful, and it has so many options to choose from. Don't waste your time with the others, because SketchMee takes the cake.

### 1/5 — Rubbish

*2014-02-03, version 4.5.1*

Expensive rubbish

### 5/5 — App show!!!

*2014-01-10, version 4.5.1*

App show

### 5/5 — Nice app

*2013-09-12, version 4.5.1*

I love this app , very usefull

### 5/5 — Oh wow!!!

*2013-05-19*

Love, love, love this app. It is without doubt the best of it's genre on the App Store. It seems that so much love, care & attention to detail has been put into it. I particularly like the shake to randomise feature as there are so many options you need a choice to be made for you sometimes. I'm deleting my other sketch apps now as I won't be needing them any more. This is the best!

### 1/5 — Awful

*2013-04-14, version 4.5*

Cannot get started because on settings it doesn't request photos!!😡

## Frequently asked questions about SketchMee Lite

### What does SketchMee Lite do?

SketchMee Lite transforms your photos into pencil sketches by analyzing and redrawing them from scratch. Unlike simple edge filters, it interprets your image to create unique artwork. You can then save these creations in high resolution.

### How does the app create sketches?

The app uses advanced analysis to interpret your photos and redraw them using vector curves. This method ensures that your sketches remain perfectly sharp at any zoom level, offering remarkable detail in the strokes.

### Is SketchMee Lite free to use?

This LITE version is free to download and use, but it adds watermarks to your creations. To remove the watermarks and unlock the full potential of the app, an in-app purchase is required.

### What kind of art styles can I create?

The app offers a handful of simple yet powerful controls that allow you to experiment with a vast world of art possibilities. You can explore a wide range of different sketch art styles to suit your preferences.

### Can I save my sketches in high quality?

Yes, you can save your creations in 4K resolution. The vector-based nature of the sketches ensures that they maintain their sharpness and detail, even when zoomed in deeply.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.7.1 — 2020-02-27

Bugfixes

### 4.6 — 2019-05-30

- Adaptations for recent iPhones & iOS 12
- Universal: runs on iPads too
- Saves in 4K resolution
- Bug fixes

### 4.5.3 — 2014-11-10

- iOS 8-compatibility
- 64 bit device support

### 4.5.2 — 2014-06-20

- Minor fixes.

### 4.5.1 — 2013-07-03

- Increased maxiumum save resolution.
- Native Facebook sharing on iOS 6. 
- Updated ad component.

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## More apps by Studio Mee

- [SketchMee](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchmee/id319652474)
- [PaintMee](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paintmee/id329485556)
- [PaintMee Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paintmee-lite/id329847306)
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- [Foolproof Art Studio Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foolproof-art-studio-lite/id542355311)

All apps by Studio Mee: https://appshunter.io/developer/300673322

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