Anime illustration

Start with the right photo.

Use a clear face or distinctive object and identify the features that define it.

What to expect

Reinterpret the subject as an original cel-shaded illustration while preserving identity cues.

Keep an eye on

Recognizable identity, silhouette and important visible details. Compare the output to the original before using it.

Make it yours, step by step.

1. Adjust the recipe to describe your subject and preferred background.
2. Copy the complete recipe, then open ChatGPT.
3. Upload your photo in ChatGPT and paste the recipe. The short code alone is not an official command.
4. Inspect identity, text and proportions. Ask for a targeted correction if needed.

Choose the change deliberately.

Pick the identity cues that should survive cel shading: hairstyle outline, distinctive markings and the spacing of facial features. Treat large eyes or simplified noses as controlled stylistic choices rather than automatic improvements.

Review and refine the result

Compare the face before considering background detail. If the character becomes generic, reduce stylization around the eyes and jaw. A quieter palette can retain the illustrated character without requiring additional costume changes.

A related direction, and why

/COMIC — Ink contours and print-like shading can produce a graphic portrait with a different balance of line and color.

These are editing suggestions, not additional test observations. Read the practical guide or use the before/after checklist.

Where this effect helps — and its limits.

Useful for an original cel-shaded character treatment. Compare identity cues after stylization; this recipe does not promise exact photographic likeness.

Input advice and use cases are editorial guidance, not additional test results.

Notes from recorded tests.

These notes describe the named runs, which may use a different subject from the comparison above. They do not guarantee results on another input or a future model. See our testing method.