Portrait Vector Conversion for Gifts, Artists & Photo Studios
Portrait vector conversion at Vector Design US turns a portrait photo into hand-drawn vector art: realistic, caricature, anime, cartoon headshot, watercolor style, sketch or couple portrait. Individuals, portrait sellers and photography businesses send a clear close-up, and our artists draw it in Adobe Illustrator with a pen tablet, starting at $7 per image.
- Faces drawn by hand, never auto-traced
- Realistic to playful styles from one photo
- Standard 24-hour delivery, rush from 6 hours
- Two free revisions, refund if it misses the brief
What Is Portrait Vector Conversion?
A vector portrait is a drawing of a person built from shapes and lines rather than pixels. An artist studies the face, hair and lighting in your photo and redraws them in a chosen style, from lifelike shading to a simple cartoon. Because the result is vector, it can be printed on a large canvas or used as a small avatar without losing quality.
- Likeness checked against the photo
- Clothing and background simplified as you like
- Only photos you took or have consent to use
Portrait Styles We Draw
Pick a style or share an example of the look you love.
Realistic Portraits
Detailed, lifelike vector portraits from an HD close-up that clearly shows the face and hair.
Caricatures
Big-head, cartoon-like caricatures for gifts, social profiles and events.
Cartoon Headshots
Full-color cartoon headshots for avatars, profile pictures, shirts and websites.
Watercolor & Oil Paint Style
Painterly portraits in vector form, popular as gifts and wall art.
Pet & Animal Portraits
Portraits of a beloved dog, cat or other animal for home decor and for sellers.
Anime, Sketch & Couple Portraits
Anime-style headshots, digital pencil-style sketches and couple or group portraits on request.
Who Orders Vector Portraits
People who want a lasting likeness, and businesses that create them for others.
Portrait Conversion Price
A single face in a simple cartoon or line style starts at $7 per image. Realistic shading, painterly styles, full-body poses or couple and group portraits take longer and are quoted higher. You approve the exact price in our emailed quote before paying.
- Typical delivery within 24 hours
- Rush from 6 hours, with an extra charge when needed
- PayPal, Visa and Mastercard welcome
- Vector and PNG files: AI, EPS, SVG, PDF
Portraits for a Whole Team or Event?
Companies, clubs and event hosts sometimes need dozens of portraits in one style for badges, websites or gifts. Send all the photos at once; we set the style on the first face and quote the set.
- One style kept across every face
- Group quote once we see all photos
- Monthly invoicing for studios and sellers
- White-label delivery for resellers
Portraits belong to our image to vector conversion services. For animals, see pet vector conversion; for invented or story characters, see vector character drawing; and for portrait designs meant for skin art, try tattoo vector conversion.
Why People Trust Us With Their Portraits
Likeness that holds
Artists compare eyes, smile and proportions with your photo at every step before delivery.
Real drawing tools
Each portrait is drawn in Illustrator on a pen tablet, never produced by a filter.
One photo, many uses
Vector files print on canvas, mugs and shirts, and work as small avatars too.
Studio since 2010
Brooklyn-based with 40+ in-house designers, a QC review and a money-back guarantee.
Cartoon filters & apps
- Faces that drift from the real person
- Odd artifacts around hair and eyes
- Low resolution for printing
- Same look as everyone else
Portraits by our artists
- A likeness checked by an artist
- Clean hair and facial details
- Prints sharply at large sizes
- A style chosen for you
An Anniversary Portrait From a Phone Photo
Example: a customer wants a watercolor-style portrait of a couple from a phone photo, printed on canvas as an anniversary gift.
- The brief
- Keep both faces true to life, soften the busy background and leave room for the couple’s names and wedding date.
- What we do
- An artist draws both faces and hair by hand, builds painterly color shapes and sets the names in editable text.
- What you receive
- AI, EPS and a high-resolution PDF for the canvas printer, plus a PNG to share online.
How It Works
Share a clear photo
Upload an HD close-up where the face and hair are sharp, plus the style you want.
Get the quote
We review the photo and email an exact price and date. Your card or PayPal payment starts the artist’s work.
Drawing + likeness check
The artist draws the portrait and QC compares it with your photo.
Receive your portrait
Download AI, EPS, SVG, PDF and PNG, with 2 free revisions included.
Reviews From Repeat Clients
“I often receive jpg logos from clients who need to do signage or embroidery, where vector art is required. I’ve used Vector Design for several years and they are always extremely quick and the quality of their vector files is excellent.”Merili LoucksSignage & embroidery · Google review
“I’ve been in the promotional products industry for 45 years and they are the most efficient design company I have worked with.”Don GardinerPromotional products · Google review
“I have used their services on several projects, always timely and very professional. They are our go-to partner.”Scott TurnerRepeat client · Google review
Rated five stars in 500+ Google reviews.
Portrait Vector Conversion FAQ
What is portrait vector conversion?
Portrait vector conversion is drawing a person from a photo as scalable vector art. An artist redraws the face, hair and clothing in a chosen style, such as realistic, caricature, cartoon or watercolor, so the portrait prints sharply on canvas, shirts or mugs and also works as a small avatar.
How much does portrait vector conversion cost?
A single face in a simple cartoon or line style starts at $7 per image. Realistic shading, painterly styles, full-body poses and couple or group portraits take longer and cost more. Upload the photo and we email an exact quote and delivery time before any work begins.
Which photo gives the most accurate portrait?
A high-resolution close-up with even light, where the eyes, hair and outline of the face are clear. Avoid sunglasses, heavy filters and strong shadows. For full-body or couple portraits, send a photo showing everyone at the size and pose you want drawn.
Can you draw a couple or group portrait?
Yes. Couple and group portraits are drawn from one photo of the people together. Every extra person lengthens the drawing, so the price depends on the number of faces and the chosen style. Sharp faces for everyone in the picture help the artist get each likeness right.
Whose photos can I send?
We only work from photos you took or have the right to use, with the consent of the people pictured. A portrait of yourself, your family, your staff or a client who has agreed to it is exactly what this service is for, whether it becomes a gift or a product.
Which files will I receive?
Portraits arrive as AI and EPS for editing, SVG for websites, a high-resolution PDF for printers and a transparent PNG for social media and avatars. Tell us the print size, such as a large canvas or a small sticker, and we prepare the files to suit it.
How do I order and pay for a portrait?
Upload the photo and we review it, then send an exact quote by email. When payment clears via PayPal, Visa or Mastercard, the artist begins. Two free revisions are included, and if the portrait still misses your brief, our 100% money-back guarantee lets you request a refund.
Get Your Portrait Drawn
Upload a clear photo and choose a style. We email an exact price and delivery time, and an artist starts drawing as soon as payment is made.