Photo to simple Pencil drawn

meetdilip · **Joined:** Nov 19, 2019 **Posts:** 209

GIMP Version: 2.10.22
Operating System: Linux
OS Version: 20.04
GIMP Experience: Intermediate Level

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Hello, I am wondering whether there is any plugin that can generate pencil drawn or line only output from a normal photo ?

I would more than happy if there is some method which will give an output just like we see in newspapers. Someone drew it with a pen or pencil, with single strokes all over.

If that is not possible, kindly help me get the closest match. I can import it to Inkscape and trace using the Bezier pen. Thanks.

meetdilip · **Joined:** Nov 19, 2019 **Posts:** 209

I found a good method by using Filters > Edge Detection > Difference of Gaussians ( legacy )

cli345 · **Posted:** Fri Apr 30, 2021 10:40 am **(#3)**

Does this kind of results suit your needs ?

Original:

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Result:

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small_farm_k7862-1_line.jpg [ 314.24 KiB | Viewed 6941 times ]

cli345 · **Posted:** Fri Apr 30, 2021 12:19 pm **(#4)**

I made it this way:

Apply "Comic book for 2.10" filter (= my "photo to cartoon" plugin)
G'MIC -> Colors -> Curves (Colorspace=Lch) : lower Chroma to 0 everywhere, add a point (32,255) on Lightness

Nidhogg · **Posted:** Fri Apr 30, 2021 12:32 pm **(#5)**

I knew it had to be bédé mod. Thanks for hint, the roof needs bit more detail in my opinion, but that can be achieved with another point.

meetdilip · **Joined:** Nov 19, 2019 **Posts:** 209

cli345 wrote:

Does this kind of results suit your needs ?

Original:

Attachment:

small_farm_k7862-1.jpg

Result:

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small_farm_k7862-1_line.jpg

Awesome !!

Where can I find this : (= my "photo to cartoon" plugin)

cli345 · **Posted:** Fri Apr 30, 2021 2:04 pm **(#7)**

The French version is on my github (see signature) (for Gimp 2.8 and 2.10) (Gimp gets it in Filters->Artistic->Bédé).
The English version (translated by Nidhogg) is here (for Gimp 2.10 only) (Gimp gets it in Filters->Artistic->Comic book for 2.10).

Enjoy!

oldmangrumpy · **Posted:** Fri Apr 30, 2021 4:26 pm **(#8)**

Tin Tran created a plug-in called picture to line art; It may be of use to you so I have attached it below.

meetdilip · **Joined:** Nov 19, 2019 **Posts:** 209

cli345 wrote:

The French version is on my github (see signature) (for Gimp 2.8 and 2.10) (Gimp gets it in Filters->Artistic->Bédé).
The English version (translated by Nidhogg) is here (for Gimp 2.10 only) (Gimp gets it in Filters->Artistic->Comic book for 2.10).

Enjoy!

Thanks. But I am unable to use because the menu is too tall and extends beyond the Window

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meetdilip · **Joined:** Nov 19, 2019 **Posts:** 209

oldmangrumpy wrote:

Tin Tran created a plug-in called picture to line art; It may be of use to you so I have attached it below.

I have added, but not sure where to find it. Thanks.

oldmangrumpy · **Posted:** Sat May 01, 2021 12:51 am **(#11)**

Should be under Python-Fu>Picture To Line Art.

meetdilip · **Joined:** Nov 19, 2019 **Posts:** 209

Not available. The only entry is " console ". I placed it under > .config > GIMP 2.10 > plugins

Thanks.

cli345 · **Posted:** Sat May 01, 2021 7:10 am **(#13)**

Here is a less tall version:
(Warning: this is not a zip file, please remove the 'zip' extension)

meetdilip · **Joined:** Nov 19, 2019 **Posts:** 209

cli345 wrote:

Here is a less tall version:
(Warning: this is not a zip file, please remove the 'zip' extension)

Thanks. I added bede2.10.py to plugins folder, but there is no entry in Filters > Artistic like before.

rich2005 · **Joined:** Mar 04, 2011 **Posts:** 2610

Did you:
Rename the download bede2.10.py.zip (4371B) to bede2.10.py
Using Linux ? Make it executable.

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meetdilip · **Joined:** Nov 19, 2019 **Posts:** 209

rich2005 wrote:

Did you:
Rename the download bede2.10.py.zip (4371B) to bede2.10.py
Using Linux ? Make it executable.

Attachment:

new.jpg

Thanks. Making it executable works. Sadly, it works but throws an error as seen below

Quote:

Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/tmp/tmp.XJYXAxRbvA/gimp/2.0/python/gimpfu.py", line 740, in response
dialog.res = run_script(params)
File "/tmp/tmp.XJYXAxRbvA/gimp/2.0/python/gimpfu.py", line 361, in run_script
return apply(function, params)
File "/home/veed/.config/GIMP-AppImage/2.10/plug-ins/bede2.10.py", line 34, in bd
pdb.plug_in_gmic_qt(img, layer, 1, 0, '-fx_curves_interactive 7,0,1,7,0,0,'+pointLum+',100,100,-1,0,0,'+pointSat+',100,100,-1,0,0,100,100,-1,0,0,100,100,-1,')
RuntimeError: cancelled

meetdilip · **Joined:** Nov 19, 2019 **Posts:** 209

oldmangrumpy wrote:

Should be under Python-Fu>Picture To Line Art.

Making Executable works here too. Thanks

cli345 · **Posted:** Sat May 01, 2021 10:54 am **(#18)**

Which version of G'MIC do you have ? (You need the 2.9.7.)

meetdilip · **Joined:** Nov 19, 2019 **Posts:** 209

I am using the 2.10.25 App Image with plugins -version.

How can I check the G'MIC version ? Thanks

cli345 · **Posted:** Sat May 01, 2021 11:15 am **(#20)**

See G'MIC -> About -> Release Notes.