Stop Tracing, Start Tattooing

Turn any reference photo into clean stencil-ready line art. SVG that scales to any size, prints on any thermal printer. Works with walk-ins.

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Clean stencil-ready SVG line art extracted from the reference
Blurry client reference photo of a floral tattoo
Raster Source
AI Vector Output

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What Artists Use It For

Client References

Client References

Client brought a blurry Pinterest screenshot? Upload it and get clean line art for the thermal printer in seconds.

Sketch Cleanup

Sketch Cleanup

Turn rough pencil sketches into crisp, uniform line work. No redrawing digitally. Just photograph and upload.

Flash Sheets

Flash Sheets

Generate or clean up flash designs fast. SVG output means every piece scales independently without pixelation.

Cover-ups & Reworks

Cover-ups & Reworks

Convert photos of existing tattoos to line art as a starting point for cover-up designs.

Custom Lettering

Custom Lettering

Generate script, blackletter, Chicano, or decorative lettering from text descriptions for custom pieces.

Geometric & Mandala

Geometric & Mandala

Precision symmetrical patterns where hand-tracing introduces wobble. Vector output keeps every line perfect.

Time Saved

Skip the Multi-Step Workflow

The Procreate + Photoshop Way
  • Import reference to Procreate
  • Reduce opacity, create new layer
  • Manually trace with Apple Pencil
  • Clean up lines, adjust weight
  • Export and print on thermal paper
~50 min per reference
With Lineart.ink
  • Upload reference photo
  • Print stencil
~30 seconds
Testimonials

What Creators Say

"Walk-ins used to stress me out because stencil prep took forever. Now I upload the reference while the client fills out paperwork and the stencil is printing by the time they sit down."

Jake Rivera

Jake Rivera

Tattoo Artist, 8 Years

"Stencil prep was the hardest part of my apprenticeship. My mentor showed me this and it cut my prep time by 80%. I still refine in Procreate but the clean starting point saves me hours every week."

Nina Volkov

Nina Volkov

Tattoo Apprentice

"I do a lot of work from ukiyo-e references and old flash. Converting those into clean stencils by hand takes forever. The text-to-SVG is great for generating geometric and mandala patterns too."

Alex Tanaka

Alex Tanaka

Japanese Style Specialist

Text to SVG

Or Just Describe What You Need

Type a description and get a ready-to-use SVG. No image upload needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the output work with my thermal printer?
Yes. Download the SVG or export as PNG/PDF from the editor at any size. Print on your thermal printer or regular printer with transfer paper. Vector format means no pixelation at any scale.
How does it handle blurry client reference photos?
The AI extracts clean lines even from compressed screenshots, photos of existing tattoos on skin, and blurry phone photos. It separates the design from noise intelligently.
Is this better than tracing in Procreate?
It is faster. Seconds vs. 30-60 minutes of manual tracing. Most artists use it to get a clean starting point, then refine in Procreate if needed. It handles the tedious cleanup so you focus on the creative work.
Can I control line weight for different styles?
Normal mode gives bolder, simpler outlines good for traditional work. High Quality mode captures finer details for fine-line and single-needle styles. Edit further in the built-in SVG editor.
Can I generate designs from text descriptions?
Yes. Type "traditional rose with banner" or "geometric wolf head, blackwork" and get clean SVG line art. Useful for flash sheets, quick client consultations, or starting points for custom work.
Is this a replacement for drawing?
No. It is a time-saving tool for the reference-to-stencil step. The creative design work is still yours. This just eliminates hours of manual tracing.
Do I need an iPad or any special software?
No. Works in any browser on any device. Upload from your phone or computer. No app, no iPad, no Procreate required.

Pricing for Every Workflow

Transparent, simple, and scaled to your needs.

One-Time Purchase

Credit Packs

No subscription required. Credits never expire.

Starter

1,000 credits

$20
Most Popular

Growth

4,000 credits

$40
Popular

Professional

12,000 credits

$100

Max

25,000 credits

$200
Monthly Plans

Subscriptions

Best value for regular use. Credits renew every month.

Monthly Annual Save 25%

Free

Perfect for getting started with small projects

$0/mo
  • 100 credits on sign-up
  • Normal & High quality
  • Priority Processing

Basic

500 credits/month

$4/mo

$44.10/yr

  • 500 credits/month
  • Normal & High quality
  • Standard SVG Export
  • Priority Queue Processing
Most Popular

Standard

1,850 credits/month

$7/mo

$89.10/yr

  • 1,850 credits/month
  • Normal & High quality
  • Full Editor Suite
  • Priority Queue Processing

Pro

12,900 credits/month

$34/mo

$404.10/yr

  • 12,900 credits/month
  • Normal & High quality
  • Full Editor Suite
  • Priority support

Stencil Ready Before They Sit Down

Upload a reference and get clean line art. 100 free credits, no credit card.

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