Cartoon caricature effect
A single photo becomes a cartoon portrait with an oversized head and exaggerated expression, shown as a quick tutorial.
Cartoon Yourself: One Photo, Three Cartoon Looks
Upload a clear photo and Nano Banana redraws you as a cartoon: a rounded 3D movie character, a flat vector illustration or an inked comic panel.
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How it works
Upload one photo
Pick a photo where your face is sharp and lit from the front. A selfie, a portrait or a holiday snap all work.
Pick a cartoon look
Start with the 3D movie prompt or switch to a flat illustration, a comic panel or a classic TV cartoon from the list below.
Check the likeness
Hold the cartoon next to the original. If it lost your hairline or glasses, name them in the prompt and run it again.
Cartoon looks to try on your photo
Turn this photo into a 3D animated movie character: soft rounded shapes, slightly larger eyes, smooth stylized skin with a hint of subsurface glow, warm cinematic lighting, the same setting simplified. Keep my face, hair, clothes and expression recognizable as in the photo.
Apply to my photoRedraw this photo as a flat vector illustration: clean geometric shapes, no outlines, four or five muted colors, simple shadow shapes instead of gradients, a plain off-white background. Keep my face shape, hairstyle, glasses and clothes recognizable as in the photo.
Apply to my photoRedraw this photo as a comic book panel: bold black ink outlines, halftone dot shading, saturated flat colors, dramatic light from one side, a speed-line background. Keep my face, hair and expression recognizable as in the photo.
Apply to my photoRedraw this photo as a classic 2D TV cartoon: thick even outlines, simple round eyes, bright flat colors, a slightly bigger head on a smaller body, a cheerful painted background. Keep my hair color, clothes and expression recognizable as in the photo.
Apply to my photoRepaint this photo as a storybook illustration in gouache: matte brush texture, soft rounded shapes, warm muted colors, a cozy simplified background with a few plants and a window. Keep my face, hair and expression recognizable as in the photo.
Apply to my photoWhich cartoon style suits which photo
| Style | What changes | Works best with |
|---|---|---|
| 3D animated movie | Rounder features, bigger eyes, soft movie lighting | Close or half-body photo with a recognizable place behind you |
| Flat vector | Detail drops away, only shapes and a few colors stay | Front-facing photo with a distinct hairstyle or glasses |
| Comic panel | Ink lines, halftone dots, strong one-sided light | Photo with a confident pose or a clear profile |
| Classic TV cartoon | Thick outlines, simple eyes, a bigger head | Full or half-body photo in colorful clothes |
| Storybook gouache | Painted texture and warm, quiet colors | Indoor photo in soft daylight |
Each style is an editable prompt on Nano Banana; the output is one square 1:1 image.
Getting a cartoon that still looks like you
A cartoon keeps very little of a real face. People recognize you by a few anchors: hair shape and color, glasses, a beard, the way you smile. The prompt should protect those.
- Start from one face. A crowded group photo gives the model too many faces to choose from.
- Write your anchors into the prompt. "Shoulder-length wavy brown hair, thin round glasses" holds up better than a generic description.
- Pick the style by the photo. Busy backgrounds suit the 3D movie look; a plain wall suits the flat vector style.
- Edit one word per run, so you know what changed the result.
Want it to move? Take the finished cartoon to AI animation and turn it into a short clip. For a profile picture in another drawn style, see photo to anime.
Price per cartoon
Each cartoon is one Nano Banana image at 12 Gems, square 1:1. New accounts get 30 Gems, which is enough for two cartoons. You see the cost before you press generate, and a failed generation returns its Gems automatically.
Limits worth knowing
The prompts describe general cartoon styles, not a particular studio, show or character, and the model will not place you inside an existing franchise. Strong stylization can also drop small things like earrings, logos on clothes or a tattoo, so compare the result with your photo before you post it. Cartoonize only yourself or adults who said yes.
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Questions about Cartoon Yourself
How do I cartoon myself from a photo?
Upload one clear photo of yourself, keep the 3D movie prompt or choose a flat, comic, TV cartoon or storybook look, and generate. Nano Banana returns one square image, and you can rerun it with a different style.
Which cartoon style should I pick?
The 3D movie look is the most flattering for selfies and keeps the room around you. Flat vector works for clean avatars and work profiles. The comic panel suits bold poses, and the classic TV cartoon is the most playful.
Can it make me look like a character from a famous cartoon?
No. The prompts describe broad styles such as 3D animation, flat illustration or comic ink, and they are not tied to any studio or series. You can still steer the colors, lighting, clothes and background.
How much does one cartoon cost?
One cartoon is one Nano Banana image at 12 Gems, and the price is shown before you generate. A new account starts with 30 Gems, enough for two cartoons. Gems for a failed generation come back automatically.
Why doesn't my cartoon look like me?
Usually the photo is too small, blurry or shot from a steep angle, or the prompt left out your key features. Use a sharp front-facing photo, name your hair and glasses in the prompt, and change one detail per attempt.
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