# Turn Photos into Cartoons Befunky Cartoonizer By Pearl | Published 2008-07-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turn-photos-into-cartoons-befunky-cartoonizer References: [labnol.org](http://www.labnol.org/internet/tools/turn-photos-into-cartoon-pictures-colored/3605/) & [befunky](http://www.befunky.com) Befunky Cartoonizer is a fun online application tool where you can make a cartoon based on a photo. No Photoshop or fancy software is required. You first upload a photo - the example here is Hillary Clinton and then in a few very easy steps, create a black and white sketch or a colored cartoon version. So, you can in essence, make sketches of yourself or anyone else without being able to draw! This website also lets you create **uvatar** - [avatars based on photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avatar-generator) of yourself which is far more personalized and great for [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-verified), Myspace and other social network sites. Their tips and tricks section give you some idea of the many ways you can use their applications. One great function of their “wrap” feature is to digitally make you lose 50 lbs! For instance, changing other photos into sketches could give you a way of making a [custom cartoon strip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamcanvas). The annual family newsletter will never be the same again. So go ahead and “boost your creativity!” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Photo-to-cartoon Conversion:** The trend of using online tools to convert photos into cartoons is disrupting traditional illustration methods and creating new opportunities for personalized and unique visual content. - **Digital Avatar Creation:** The trend of creating avatars based on personal photos is revolutionizing the way individuals represent themselves online, opening up possibilities for customized and engaging social media profiles. - **Body Transformation Technologies:** The trend of using digital tools to alter body appearances in photos is challenging traditional notions of beauty and body image, presenting opportunities for innovative fitness, fashion, and wellness industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Graphic Design and Illustration:** The graphic design and illustration industry can explore the disruptive innovation opportunities presented by photo-to-cartoon conversion tools, offering unique and visually appealing solutions to clients. - **Social Media and Networking:** The social media and networking industry can leverage the trend of digital avatar creation to enhance user engagement and personalization, providing new ways for individuals to express themselves online. - **Body Transformation Services:** The body transformation services industry has the potential to capitalize on the trend of body transformation technologies, offering virtual makeovers, personalized fitness plans, and body-positive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Cartoon Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-cartoon-generators.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md) - [AI Avatar Creation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-avatar1.md) - [Whimsical AI Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clayify.md) - [AI-Powered Icon Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sketchmeapp.md) - [Dynamic Cartoon Animation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tooncrafter-ai.md) - [AI Line Drawing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pencilify-ai.md) - [Photo Animation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animate-old-photos.md) - [Retro Image Converters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/image-to-pixel-art.md)