What single-line art is
Single-line art is a drawing made without lifting the pen: one unbroken stroke that still describes a recognisable subject. There is no shading, no hatching, and no background — only the line itself. Because all the information lives in a single contour, the drawing reads clearly even at a distance, which is exactly what makes it work on a wall.
Lynez builds that line from a photograph you upload. The result is not a filter laid over your image; the photo is reduced and retraced as one continuous path, so the specific profile of the person in the picture survives into the drawing.
How a photo becomes a line
The generation runs in three stages. First, the subject is separated from the background so that only the meaningful contour remains. Second, that contour is simplified into a single continuous path — details that would need the pen to double back are dropped in favour of one travelling stroke. Third, the path is rendered as clean line art at print-ready resolution.
The whole process takes about 30 to 60 seconds. The first generation on a new account is free, so you can try the photo you had in mind before deciding whether to order.
Upload a photo
Pick a sharp, well-lit picture of the person, couple, family, or pet you want drawn. JPEG, PNG, WebP, and AVIF all work.
The line is derived
The subject is isolated and retraced as a single unbroken path in roughly 30 to 60 seconds.
Choose print or file
Order a physical print shipped worldwide, or download the STL file and 3D print it yourself.
Plain backgrounds win
A quiet wall or open sky behind the subject keeps the line focused. Busy backgrounds introduce contours that belong to neither the person nor the drawing.
Light and angle matter more than megapixels
Even, front-facing light and a straight-on camera angle matter more than the camera itself. Photos from at least 500×500 pixels and under 10MB give the crispest result.
One subject, or a few close together
Head-and-shoulders shots convert most cleanly. Couples and families work when the subjects sit close enough for one stroke to travel between them.
Prints and 3D files from one drawing
The same artwork becomes either a framed print for a wall or an STL file for a printer — no second generation needed.
Print or STL — what happens to the finished line
Once the drawing exists you choose how to take it. A physical print is produced from the line art and shipped worldwide — a small print from ₪49 or a large print from ₪89. A digital STL file costs ₪10 and downloads immediately, ready to print at home or through a print service.
The STL route exists because a single raised line is genuinely printable in a way a greyscale image is not: there is one continuous ridge to extrude, not a field of varying tone. If you would rather see finished examples first, the gallery shows drawings generated from real customer photos.
What people make from them
The same output suits very different uses. A large print becomes minimalist wall art; a small print sits on a desk or a shelf; the STL file becomes a keepsake someone with a 3D printer can hold. Because the drawing starts from a specific photograph, it works as a personal gift for an anniversary, a wedding, a birthday, a new baby, or in memory of someone.
What it costs
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Small print | ₪49 |
| Large print | ₪89 |
| Digital STL file (3D printable) | ₪10 |
| Shipping | ₪30 — free over ₪200 |
Checkout is charged in Israeli shekels (ILS). Amounts shown in other currencies are estimates only.
Related pages
- Custom single-line portrait — the portrait-focused page.
- Custom 3D-printed portrait — printing the result yourself.
- How to convert a photo — choosing and preparing the source photo.
- Single-line art as a gift — occasions and formats.
Frequently asked questions
What makes a good source photo for single-line art?
A clear, well-lit photo with one main subject against a simple background converts most cleanly. Photos of at least 500×500 pixels and under 10MB give the sharpest line.
Which image formats can I upload?
JPEG, PNG, WebP, and AVIF are accepted. A high-resolution JPEG or PNG straight from a phone camera is usually the best starting point.
Is the line actually drawn from my photo?
Yes. The single continuous line is traced from the structure of your own photograph, so the drawing keeps the particular profile, hairline, and shape of the subject rather than producing a generic face.
How long does the generation take?
Most drawings generate in 30 to 60 seconds. You can watch the progress on the generation page.
Can I get a physical print instead of a file?
Yes. The same artwork can be ordered as a small print (₪49) or a large print (₪89) shipped worldwide, or as a digital STL file (₪10) for 3D printing.
What does it cost?
A small print is ₪49, a large print is ₪89, and the digital STL file is ₪10. Shipping is ₪30 and free on orders over ₪200. Checkout is charged in Israeli shekels (ILS); other currencies shown are estimates.