Convert photos for coloring - how it works

You can convert your photos to color yourself and give your kids unique motifs for painting. Converting is easy and absolutely free. In this article, we explain step by step exactly how to do this.

Convert photos to coloring with Paint.NET

In order to convert your photos for coloring, you need the free software Paint.NET. Then proceed as follows:

1. Start Paint.Net and click "File"> "Open". Now find a photo that you want to convert for coloring.
2. Then click Effects> Artistic> Pencil Sketch.
3. Set the "pencil thickness" between 1 and 5 at your own discretion and the "range" to -5 to 0.
4. Then you can save the image via "File" or print it out directly.
5. If you are not yet completely satisfied, we will show you another method in the next paragraph.

Convert photos for coloring - second method

1. To do this, start Paint.Net and open a photo.
2. Now choose Effects> Stylize> Outline.
3. Now set the "Line width" to 1 and the "Intensity" at your own discretion between 70 and 100.
4. If you are satisfied with the result, you can print out the picture for coloring.

On the next page you will find numerous coloring pages for adults. We also have extensive coloring pages for kids to download for free.