# Pencil Sketch

> Convert your Photos to Sketch Art!!!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.irisstudio.pencilsketch](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.irisstudio.pencilsketch)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.irisstudio.pencilsketch`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Iris Studios and Services
- **Category:** PHOTOGRAPHY
- **Downloads:** 789,713
- **Rating:** 4.75 / 5 (8,242 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2019-02-02
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 22 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.irisstudio.pencilsketch)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://irisstudioprivacypolicy.wordpress.com](https://irisstudioprivacypolicy.wordpress.com/)

## Description

Pencil Sketch is a versatile Chrome extension that converts your photos into extraordinary sketch artworks with multiple effects like Hard Pencil, Soft Pencil, Light Sketch, and more. It lets you create black & white, cartoon, crayon, and color painting photos with adjustable filters for perfect artistic results.

Beyond just sketch conversion, Pencil Sketch serves as a comprehensive photo editor and drawing tool. Easily transform your images into hand-drawn pencil sketches, cartoon-style portraits, or crayon drawings. The Pro version offers watermark-free edits and an ad-free experience. Ideal for artists and casual users wanting to express creativity by turning ordinary photos into unique works of art.

## Rankings

- #78,166 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.irisstudio.pencilsketch.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Overall, reviewers praise Pencil Sketch for ease of use, strong pencil-sketch quality, and its appeal to artists. The app is considered fun, capable, and useful, with several noting it delivers the best results among similar apps and offers a worthwhile subscription option. A few users mention ads and occasional unmet expectations, but the positives far outweigh the negatives.

### Pros

- Easy to use and beginner-friendly
- Delivers high-quality pencil sketches; often regarded as the best among pencil apps
- Fun to use and adds flair to photos
- Useful for painters and artists
- Offers an annual subscription option (perceived good value)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.irisstudio.pencilsketch)