Turn Your Photo Into a Watercolor Painting

With a single click, you can turn your photo into a unique watercolor painting.

Mobile app photo to watercolor effect by BeFunky
Photo of a bridge with Watercolor 1 Artsy effect applied

BeFunky’s Watercolor Effects

With BeFunky's watercolor effects, you can turn your photo into a one-of-a-kind watercolor painting. In addition to being incredibly easy to use, these effects are completely unique to BeFunky – created in house – and perfect for whatever creative project you’re working on. 

Four images of Arches National Park with four different BeFunky Watercolor Artsy effects applied

How to Turn Any Photo Into a Watercolor Painting

You’ll find custom watercolor effects in the Artsy section of the Photo Editor. Once you’ve uploaded a photo, feel free to experiment with the different watercolor effects available before settling on one. You can transform your photo into an original watercolor painting with a single click – no paint brushes required! Customize meaningful portraits, abstract work, lush nature scenes, serene landscapes, and more.  

The same portrait with BeFunky's Watercolor 1 Artsy effect applied
Portrait of a Black woman with blue sky behind her

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Watercolor DLX Effects to Further Enhance Your Photos

BeFunky’s DLX effects automatically enhance your photos with a single click – and thanks to our A.I. and style transfer technology, there’s no need to edit before applying effects. With the Watercolor DLX effects, not only will your photo transform into a watercolor painting, but it will also look like it was edited by a pro!

A classic car on the beach with BeFunky's Watercolor DLX 4 Artsy effect applied
A classic car on the beach

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How to Turn a Photo Into a Watercolor Painting

You can instantly transform a photo into an original watercolor painting!

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01. Upload Your Photo

Open your image in BeFunky’s Photo Editor.

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02. Choose Your Effect

Navigate to the Artsy section and choose your favorite watercolor effect. 

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03. Customize It

Change the Amount and edit any other aspects of your watercolor painting.

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04. Save It

Save your image to the location of your choosing.

Go From Photo to Watercolor, Instantly!