Tattoo · Craft · DIY Stencils

Upload any design.
Get a stencil that actually works.

StencilIQ turns photos, illustrations, and reference images into clean, print-ready stencils for tattoo artists, Cricut crafters, spray-paint stencilers, and anyone else who needs precision line art on demand.

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Thermal transfer ready · Cricut & Silhouette compatible · Multiple output formats

Built for the way stencils actually get used

Tattoo artists, crafters, and DIY creators all use stencils — but they need them differently. StencilIQ handles all of it.

Tattoo stencil generation

Upload any reference image and get a thermal-transfer-ready stencil with clean lines and proper weight. Designed for the realities of how stencils actually transfer to skin.

Cricut & Silhouette ready

Export precision stencils designed for vinyl cutting. Compatible with all major cutting plotters.

Spray paint stencils

Generate stencils sized for spray paint use — with the right line weight and bridging to hold up across multiple coats.

Photo to line art

Convert photographs to clean line art with adjustable detail levels. Preserve what matters, simplify what doesn't.

How StencilIQ works

Three steps from reference image to print-ready stencil.

Upload

Photo, illustration, or reference image — any source works.

Generate

AI converts to clean line art with the right weight for stencil cutting or thermal transfer.

Print or cut

Send to your thermal printer, vinyl cutter, or spray-paint workflow.

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Start with a pillar guide

Five deep guides covering everything from line weight to thermal printer settings.

Design

Tattoo Stencil Design Fundamentals: Line Weight, Bridging, Balance

Learn the design fundamentals that make a tattoo stencil actually work: line weight, bridging for stability, symmetry, simplification, and skin placement scaling.

17 min read

Tattoo

Tattoo Artist Stencil Workflow: From Reference to Skin

Complete tattoo stencil workflow for working artists: reference selection, AI conversion, thermal transfer paper choice, skin prep, application, and troubleshooting.

16 min read

Craft

Cricut & Silhouette Stencil Guide: Vinyl, Mylar & Cutting Settings

Cut stencils with Cricut and Silhouette: choose vinyl vs mylar, set blade depth and cut speed, weed cleanly, and apply with transfer tape. Step by step.

15 min read

Conversion

Photo to Stencil Conversion: From Reference Image to Cut-Ready

Convert photos to stencils using AI tools, vector software, and hand-tracing. Compare approaches, master the workflow, and produce stencils that actually work.

14 min read

Materials

Stencil Materials & Printing Guide: Paper, Vinyl, Mylar, Settings

Complete guide to stencil materials and printing: thermal transfer paper, vinyl, mylar, freezer paper, plus printer settings for sharp, durable stencils.

13 min read

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can I make stencils for with StencilIQ?+

Tattoo stencils (thermal transfer paper ready), Cricut and Silhouette vinyl cutting files, spray paint stencils, screen printing templates, woodworking stencils, and any other application that needs clean line-art conversion from a reference image.

How does StencilIQ pricing work?+

The StencilIQ iOS app uses a subscription model. New users get a small number of stencil generations to try before subscribing. Subscriptions unlock unlimited generations, higher-resolution output, a saved stencil library, and ongoing feature updates. Pricing is managed through the Apple App Store.

Can I use StencilIQ for commercial work?+

Yes — many tattoo artists, screen printers, and craft sellers use StencilIQ in their professional workflow. You are responsible for ensuring you have rights to any design you stencil or apply (copyright remains with the original artwork's creator).

Will the stencils work with my thermal printer?+

Yes — StencilIQ outputs are designed for standard thermal transfer printers used in tattoo workflow. Compatible with Spirit Classic, Reprosil, and other industry-standard thermal transfer papers.

Stop tracing. Start stenciling.

Download StencilIQ for iOS and convert any reference image into a print-ready stencil in seconds.