AKVIS Sketch for Windows

Name: AKVIS Sketch
Rating: 4.1 (7 reviews)
Author: AKVIS

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Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

AKVIS Sketch converts your digital photos into realistic pencil sketches and watercolor drawings. Easily achieve artistic effects with real-time previews and unique creative tools.

Pros
- Converts photos into pencil sketches and watercolors.
- Supports B&W and color drawing styles.
- Imitates graphite, color pencil, charcoal, and watercolor techniques.
- Real-time conversion preview and process interruption.
- Includes special effects for artistic blending and blurring.
Cons
- Background swirling motion effect is present.
- Blurring background to accent parts of image is offered.
- May contain too many details in the background.

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GENERAL

Release: August 24, 2012

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 28.0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System: Windows 11

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Total Downloads: 23,458

Downloads Last Week: 2

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User Reviews

4.1/5

7 User Votes

Okay, but too limited of a selection
markdouglassJune 17, 2011
Pros
okay but selection is too imited
Cons
stated above
Summary
Excellent and effective
llizilaFebruary 20, 2011
Pros
Really does make pics look like Artwork. Sketches, pastels, watercolors, etc. So simple to use. A product that actually does what it claims. Love it
Cons
none that i can think of
Summary
must be easy, i can do it. great
brianj6977April 30, 2010
Pros
is very easy to use even by me & im a novice
Cons
cant think of a thing. i do simple tasks & this just does it.
Summary
its just so user friendly, so simple.
Best Photo-2-Sketch Software available to-date
mah17January 11, 2009
Pros
- State-of-art product - trial version is available - easy to use (user friendly) - saves you lot of time (compared with photoshop steps, I have been using). - awesome results - doesn't compromise with resolution or quality
Cons
- hoping to see more options like oil, pen, outline etc
Summary
I am an artist. And i wanted a professional product to help me better understand the photographs..and get good results. I have tried almost all the products, and I was using Photoshop before I found "Akvis Sketch". Trust me, this is one of the best software among its competitors. I have tried other AKVIS products too, and loved them all.. It is highly recommended software.. Being a professional, I can guarantee that results are better than all the softwares I have used till date.
Best and Most Accurate Pic 2 Sketch Tool Available!!
VIIAPJanuary 7, 2009
Pros
I was looking for a nice pic to sketch tool for my work but most sketch tools I've found just gave simple, childish results. AKVIS Sketch is simply perfect!! very nice results with many useful options so the output will be what you've imagined...
Cons
Looking for Pen(Blue color) sketch but there isn't... I hope they'll add it to future version.
Summary
Looking for a nice tool to make your pictures to sketch(hand drawing) then go for AKVIS Sketch!! Forget others, I checked them all ;) But you can try it yourself but I promise you'll back for AKVIS Sketch...
Quite good will probably buy this after the trial
Lillian64November 8, 2007
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Cons
Summary
Good one
perthaldenAugust 29, 2007
Pros
Excellent softwatre, I think your tool is just what I have been looking for.
Cons
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Developer’s Description

By AKVIS

Turn your digital photos into watercolor drawings and pencil sketches.

AKVIS Sketch is an award-winning program for conversion of photos into pencil sketches and watercolor drawings. Make any photo look like a B&W or color drawing, imitate the technique of graphite or color pencil, charcoal or watercolor painting. The program works in an entertaining way. It allows observing the conversion of a photo into a drawing/watercolor in real time and even interrupting the process when the required result is achieved. Some special effects included in the program can convert an ordinary photo into a piece of art. Create a blend of a drawing and a photo; imitate motion or add "time machine effect" by swirling the background. Put an accent to certain parts of the image by blurring the rest of it in an artistic way. It proves especially useful when the final drawing contains too many details on the background that divert attention. Many photo editing enthusiasts have already appreciated the Sketch's features.

AKVIS Sketch for Windows

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User Reviews

Okay, but too limited of a selection

Excellent and effective

must be easy, i can do it. great

Best Photo-2-Sketch Software available to-date

Best and Most Accurate Pic 2 Sketch Tool Available!!

Quite good will probably buy this after the trial

Good one

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