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Choose any photo from your gallery. Drag & drop or click to upload — PNG, JPG, and WEBP supported.
Free custom art generator
Turn Photos into
Custom Paint By Numbers Masterpiece
AI that converts your photos into painting‑by‑number kits. Here to Buy a really Custom Paint By Numbers Kit
Your photo stays on your device
- 100% free
- 8–64 colours
- Instant PNG files
Original
Paint-By-Numbers
Simple from the first stroke
From Photo to Canvas
Three simple steps to unleash your inner artist
Customize
Pick your difficulty level and choose between 8 and 64 colors for your palette.
Download & Paint
Download your numbered template, color palette, and reference image. Print it out and start painting!
The short answer
What does this free paint-by-numbers generator do?
PaintByNumber.UK converts a photo into a printable numbered outline, a matching colour palette and a simplified colour reference. It works locally in a modern browser, costs nothing and requires no account.
- Accepted images
- PNG, JPG and WEBP
- Palette size
- Choose from 8 to 64 colours
- Downloads
- Template, palette, colour reference and original PNG
- Privacy
- Processing happens locally in your browser
- Price & access
- Free to use with no sign-in
Built for creative flow
Our Features
Made for everyone, whether you're a professional artist or a beginner
AI Color Clustering
Advanced KMeans clustering in LAB color space with edge‑preserving smoothing to create clean, paintable regions that stay true to your original photo.
In-Browser Processing
Everything runs locally in your browser — no uploads, no servers, complete privacy.
Smart Color Palette
Automatically extracts the optimal color palette from your image. Choose between 8 and 64 colors and get a detailed palette sheet with hex codes.
Instant Downloads
Download your numbered template, palette, and colored reference as PNG images.
Numbered Regions
Each region gets a clear number label so you know exactly which color goes where.
One tool, three ways to paint
Choose Your Challenge
Find the perfect balance of detail and relaxation
Easy
Level 1
- 8–16 Colors
- Fewer, larger regions
- Relaxing & meditative
- Great for beginners
Recommended
Medium
Level 2
- 17–32 Colors
- Balanced detail & regions
- Best for most photos
- Downloadable PNG files
Hard
Level 3
- 33–64 Colors
- Maximum detail & precision
- Photorealistic results
- For experienced painters
Photo preparation guide
Better photos make better templates.
A few quick choices before you upload can create clearer boundaries and a more satisfying painting experience.
- Start sharp and well lit. Clear edges give the generator more useful detail to work with.
- Keep the subject prominent. A simple background usually creates fewer tiny, distracting regions.
- Match colour count to your goal. Use 8–16 colours for simplicity or 33–64 for maximum nuance.
- Check the reference before printing. Compare the template and colour view, then download the version you prefer.
Quick answers
Before you begin
Useful details about privacy, file formats, colours and downloads.
Is the paint-by-numbers generator free?
Yes. The generator is free to use, requires no sign-in, and lets you download your generated PNG files.
Do my photos leave my device?
No. Image processing runs locally in your browser, so your photo is not uploaded to a server by the generator.
Which image formats are supported?
The upload tool supports PNG, JPG and WEBP images.
How many colours can I use?
Choose any palette size from 8 to 64 colours. Fewer colours create a simpler template; more colours preserve more detail.
What files can I download?
You can download the numbered template, colour palette, coloured reference and a copy of the original image as PNG files.