Virtual Tattoo Try-On

See it on your skin
before it's permanent.

Upload a photo of the spot you're thinking about, describe the tattoo, and watch it appear on your real skin — so you walk into your appointment already sure.

Drop a photo of your skin PNG or JPG · any body part, clearly lit

Describe the tattoo or placement

Add a photo of your skin first — that's what the tattoo gets placed on.

Create a free account to generate this.
Your prompt is saved — you won't need to retype it.

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Also available in our free iOS & Android app.

Placed on your actual skin — not a stock arm
Private by default — nothing posted publicly
Ready in about 20 seconds

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BEFORE AFTER

Bold blackwork bison, placed on an uploaded forearm photo — not a stock image.

AI-generated preview — actual placement, scale, and shading will vary once tattooed.

How it works

Three steps, no sketching required.

Upload a photo

A clear, well-lit shot of the spot you're considering — forearm, calf, shoulder, wherever.

Describe the tattoo

Style, subject, size — as specific as you like. No design skills needed.

See it on your skin

Your AI try-on renders in seconds, ready to save, download, or bring to a consultation.

See it in action

Real placements, real proportions.

A few examples of what a try-on looks like once it's placed — every one scaled and lit to match the photo it was given.

AFTER

Floral bouquetForearm

AFTER

Rising phoenixShoulder blade

AFTER

Geometric lionUpper arm

Part of the AI Designer family

Don't have a design yet?

Try On works best once you know roughly what you want. Two other tools can get you there first.

Flash Design Describe an idea, get clean print-ready art to hand your artist — no photo needed. Start with Flash Design → On Skin See a design rendered photorealistically on skin, without uploading your own photo. Try On Skin →

Questions

Before you upload a photo

Is that actually my skin in the result?

Yes — we place your tattoo idea directly onto the photo you upload. It's not a stock arm or a generic mockup; it's rendered on the body part and lighting you gave us.

Do I need to pay to try it?

Creating an account is free, and your first try-on comes out of your starting credits — no card required to start. Credit packs and an unlimited weekly pass are available if you want more after that.

Can I show the result to my tattoo artist?

Yes. Save it, download it, and bring it to your consultation — artists use these as a real reference for placement and scale, not just style.

What happens to my photo afterward?

It's used only to generate your try-on and isn't shared or shown publicly. You can delete any design — and the photo behind it — from your history at any time.

Does it work on any body part or skin tone?

Yes. Upload a clear, well-lit photo of the spot you're considering and describe the design. The clearer the photo, the more accurate the placement.

No prompt needed