What is ButterflyAPI?

ButterflyAPI is a visual AI transformation platform that provides access to cutting-edge AI models for image generation, image transformation, video generation, and image processing. Developers can integrate AI capabilities into their applications with simple REST API calls.

What AI models does ButterflyAPI use?

ButterflyAPI uses state-of-the-art diffusion models and neural networks for generative AI tasks including text-to-image generation, image-to-image transformation, AI video generation, background removal, super resolution upscaling, and more.

How much does ButterflyAPI cost?

ButterflyAPI uses a pay-per-use credit system. New users get 100 free credits. Credits can be purchased in packs starting from £4.99, or through monthly subscriptions. There are no hidden fees and credits never expire.

Can I generate AI videos with ButterflyAPI?

Yes, ButterflyAPI offers AI video generation APIs that can create videos from images. Our video generation models can produce 5-10 second AI-generated videos from a single input image.

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Cartoonize API

Transform photos into stunning cartoon art with 21 unique artistic styles

5-6 credits per imageImage Processing21 Art Styles

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Overview

Transform any photo into stunning cartoon art with our AI-powered Cartoonize API. Choose from 21 unique artistic styles including Stylized 3D, Anime, Graphic Comic, Synthwave, Pop Art, and more. Perfect for creating profile pictures, social media content, marketing materials, and creative projects.

21 Art Styles

Choose from our curated collection of copyright-safe artistic transformations

Stylized 3D

5 credits

Anime

5 credits

Graphic Comic

5 credits

Classic 2D

5 credits

Comic Space Explorer

6 credits

Comic Superpower

6 credits

16-Bit Pixel Art

5 credits

Claymation

5 credits

Voxel

5 credits

Retro Cartoon

5 credits

Rubber Hose Cartoon

5 credits

Chibi

5 credits

Watercolor

5 credits

Oil Painting

5 credits

Pencil Sketch

5 credits

Graffiti

5 credits

Pop Art

5 credits

Synthwave

5 credits

Ligne Claire

5 credits

Low-Poly

5 credits

Film Noir

5 credits

Request Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`image_url`	string	Yes	URL of the image to cartoonize
`style`	string	Yes	Art style (pixar-3d, anime, comic-book, disney, etc.)
`watermark`	boolean	No	Add watermark to output image

Quick Start Example

Transform an image in just a few lines of code

curl -X POST https://api.butterflyapi.com/v1/run \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "api": "cartoon",
    "input": {
      "image_url": "https://example.com/photo.jpg",
      "style": "pixar-3d"
    }
  }'

Features

14 unique art styles
High-quality AI processing
Fast generation (15-30s)
Preserves facial features
Optional watermarking
Batch processing support

Use Cases

Social media avatars
Profile pictures
Marketing materials
Creative gifts
Game character design
NFT artwork

Quick Links

Full Documentation API Playground View Pricing

Example Transformations

See the power of our Cartoonize API in action

anime style

chibi style

comic book style

disney style

pixar 3d style

watercolor style

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Parameter

Type

Required

Description

image_url

string

Yes

URL of the image to cartoonize

style

string

Yes

Art style (pixar-3d, anime, comic-book, disney, etc.)

watermark

boolean

Add watermark to output image

curl -X POST https://api.butterflyapi.com/v1/run \ -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{ "api": "cartoon", "input": { "image_url": "https://example.com/photo.jpg", "style": "pixar-3d" } }'