Key facts
- Styles
- 3D Animated · Street Legend · Super Hero
- Works best with
- One clear, well-lit face
- Platforms
- iPhone, iPad and Android
- Price
- Included with a Glow subscription, from $1.99/week (pricing)
The three styles
How to cartoon yourself
- Open Glow and tap Cartoonize.
- Choose 3D Animated, Street Legend or Super Hero.
- Pick a selfie with your face clearly visible.
- Save the result or share it straight from the app.
Tips
- Face the camera in soft, even light. Sunglasses and heavy shadows make the result less like you.
- One person per photo works best.
- Want a sticker instead of a full picture? Try the Sticker Maker.
Limits
Cartoonize works on photos of people, not pets or objects. Each style is drawn by AI, so the result is an interpretation of your face, not an exact copy.
Who it's for
Best for
- Profile pictures and avatars
- Fun posts and group chats
- Gifts and birthday cards
Not for
- Photos of pets or objects
- Group photos with many faces
- Official ID photos
Questions
How do I turn myself into a cartoon?
Open Glow, tap Cartoonize, pick a style and choose a selfie with your face clearly visible. Glow creates the cartoon in a few seconds.
What styles are there?
Three: 3D Animated, Street Legend and Super Hero.
Is it free?
Glow is free to download. The photo tools are part of the Glow subscription: $1.99 a week, $4.99 a month or $29.99 a year on the US App Store. The app shows the exact price for your country before you pay, and you can cancel any time in your App Store or Google Play settings. See pricing.
What happens to my photo?
Your photo is uploaded securely and processed once to create your result, which appears in your in-app Gallery. Glow doesn't collect or store face data, and you can delete any result from the Gallery. Details are in the privacy policy.
Last updated October 27, 2026. Made by Halberd LLC, the developer of Glow.