Free Stencil Maker

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Turn a Photo into a Stencil: Upload and Choose a Style

Start with a photo, a logo or one of the sample images. Choose a style and the maker splits your image into separate layers, so you can see what you will cut and what each colour will add.

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Follow these steps

  1. Click Upload, or drag a photo straight onto the page.
  2. Choose a style: start with three layers for a balance of bold shapes and shading.
  3. Select the style and wait for the Check your layers preview to appear.
  4. Review the combined stencil, then hold the compare button to check it against your original photo.

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