How to Change Photos to Vector Cartoon Easily in Photoshop Without Pen Tool | Photoshopdesire.com

The most important thing I don't use pen tool or any other selection techniques to create this effect.

So let's get started.

First duplicate background image. Rename the layer to "photocopy". convert layer to smart object.

Go to filter gallery, select photocopy filter. Keep detail: 2 and Darkness: 50

Kindly note that these values may vary, based on size of your photos.

Click ok to apply changes.

Now duplicate background layer again and name it "Torn Edges".

Move the layer to top. convert layer to smart object.

Go to filter gallery, select Torn edges filter. Keep image balance: 19 smoothness: 15 and contrast: 16.

Click ok to apply changes.

Change the layer blending to MULTIPLY.

Duplicate background layer again and name it "CutOut".

Move the layer to top stack.

Now de-saturate the layer Shift+CTRL+U keyboard shortcut.

convert layer to smart object.

Go to filter gallery, select CutOut filter. Keep number of levels: 8, Edge simplicity:5 and Edge fidelity:3.

Click ok to apply changes.

Change the layer blending to MULTIPLY. Lower the layer opacity way down to 30%.

Go to filter menu, apply gaussian blur to soften the rough cutout.

Keep radius between 10-20px. click ok.

Now we need to color the skin, lips and eyes.

Go to adjustments and select "solid color". Select any red tone for lips.

Change the layer blending to MULTIPLY.

Now right click on the color fill adjustment and choose blending options.

Drag the white triangles to the left to add depth to the highlights and shadows.

Hold Option or Alt Key clicking on the triangles splits them to feather the color blending.

Select color fill layer mask and invert it Ctrl+I. Now take soft brush and paint on lips with white color.

Similarly add color to skin, dress and eyes.

Now create a new layer from all the visible layers by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Alt+E.

Name layer to "stamp Copy". convert layer to smart object.

Go to filer gallery, select "cutout" filter.

Adjust number of levels, edge simplicity and fidelity to your liking.

click ok to apply changes.

Now go to adjustments and select color lookup to color tone your final image.

change color lookup blending to soft light to add contrast.

Final step, add new blank layer. Rename layer to "Spot Remove".

Take spot healing brush tool, check sample all layers option.

simply paint on the unnecessary spot lines to erase it.

That's it. We're Done.

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[caseynix]

This is the BEST tutorial! You didn’t go too fast or assume we know the program well. I like how you verbally explain the steps as well as show on the screen. Other tutorials may attempt to do that too, but your style and way of presenting are perfect for my learning style. Thank you!

[erccauw]

I’ve watched tons of teachings on cutting out coloured cartoons in ps, yours is the best so far, and the amazing thing is: you’ve made it so easy to follow, not missing out even one step! Thx so much!

[teachermae]

Hi! It is on your tutorial that I understand better how to convert my image to vector cartoon especially for a beginner like me. Of all the tutorials I've watched here in YT, yours, is the simple one. Thank you for sharing. Very nice content. You earned new fan today. Keep it up! God bless!

[nosredna]

This is fantastic. Thank you for your pentool-free cartoon method!

[jonblanton]

When I follow this, The eyes turn black when doing the torn edges filter.. My family has brown eyes so im thinking that is the issue.

[ficheye]

You forgot to mention 'make sure the brush is set to 'normal' when editing the mask.' That took me about an hour to figure out.

[loletaroma]

finally this is more easier for me. I can't manage the pen tool huhu. thanks for this

[majidhajarian]

Just thank you Display a close up screen

[dricci]

very nice job! this is one f the best ps tutorials channel

[kyttehwytchwood]

This is an amazing tutorial! I can't wait to try it. :)

[Willie.McBride]

really great! Phantastic! Greetings from Germany

[howardmathews]

Actually the blending option steps aren't necessary here and kind of time consuming, but cool tutorial!

[theartvoltage]

Your channels all tutorials are best easy to learn

[muhibburrehman]

thank you, i liked your technique very much

[ARIlaya]

For me if i select photocopy the image will become so darker

[perfectdailylife]

Thanka. I just do it. Great. Thanks a lot.

[mrmanon]

I like your work but I can't get duplicate by cliking the photo backgroud why?? Thank you

[jahidulhasan]

1.02 m Before Select, Filter Gallery make sure foreground color black and background-color white