How to Turn a Photo Into Polygon Art
Polygon art, often referred to as low poly art, is one of the most iconic art styles in our modern era. But what exactly is polygon art? Originating from the realms of video games and 3D rendering, polygon art (also known as low poly art) is a visual style that uses polygons—simple, flat shapes with straight edges—to create images that are both minimalist and striking.
Low poly art prefers simple colors and geometric shapes over fine details and lifelike realism. It originates back to the early days of 3D animation, where limited processing power meant that images had to be rendered with as few polygons as possible. These days, you’ll find polygon art in all kinds of graphic design, from logos and tattoo art to advertisements and posters.
In the past, creating polygon art was both difficult and time-consuming, with designers having to manually transform an image polygon-by-polygon. Thanks to BeFunky’s Poly Art effects, which are part of our Photo to Art collection, you can achieve the same look with just one click! Wondering how to make a polygon image or how to create low poly art? Keep reading to find out more.
How to Create Low Poly Art Using BeFunky
Ready to convert an image into geometric shapes? To get started, head directly to the Poly Art effects section within our Photo Editor. Simply open the image you wish to convert into polygon art, then follow the 3 simple steps below.
Step 1: Select a Poly Art Effect
You’ll notice there are heaps of Poly Art effects to choose from, so feel free to click on each to sample them on your image. For this tutorial, we’re using the Poly Art GFX effect.
When you click on an effect, three options are available: Settings, which allows you to alter the effect further; Cancel, which cancels the selected effect; and Apply, which applies the effect as-is. You can also adjust the strength of the effect using the slider.
Once you’re happy with your changes, click Apply.
Step 2: Adjust the Poly Art Effect
Click the left-most icon to open the Settings menu. Depending on which Poly Art effect you choose, you will have different elements to adjust. For the Poly Art GFX effect, for example, you have the option to customize the Smoothness and Variation.
Smoothness refers to how soft or hard you want the angles of your polygon shapes to be. Variation, on the other hand, allows you to toggle through several different variations of your image with the same effect applied to it.
When you’ve finished making your adjustments, click Apply.
Step 3: Save Your Finished Photo to Polygon Art
When you’ve finished making your edits, select Save at the top of the screen and then choose the best destination for your new low poly art.
Ready to Turn a Picture Into Low Poly Art?
Turning a photo into polygon art has never been easier. With BeFunky’s Artsy effects, you can create stunning low poly art that captures the essence of your photos in a unique and eye-catching way.
So, whether you're curious about how to create a polygon in an image or simply want to explore new creative avenues, BeFunky makes the process fun, fast, and incredibly easy. Think of it as your very own online polygon art generator!
Go on, try our Polygon Art effects for yourself to see just how great they are.
Low Poly Art Inspiration
Want to create low poly art but don’t know where to begin? Our low poly effects look great on a variety of images, from portraits and landscapes to nature and more!
Here are just some of the different looks you can achieve using the amazing Poly Art Effects.
Portraits
You witnessed just how effective the Poly Art effects are at transforming a portrait in the tutorial above, but what about when that photo contains more than one subject? This stunning mother-daughter portrait uses Poly Art DLX 5 to transform it into a modern work of art.
Nature
You might think the sharp geometric shapes of low poly art would clash with the soft, organic curves of nature, but this isn’t the case. Our Poly Art DLX effects add sharpness and contrast to images of nature that really make them pop!
Animals
It’s hard to believe that this artistic image of a fox was created within seconds, but that’s the true power of our poly art effects! The intriguing angles and natural texture of animals make them the perfect subject for low poly art. You could even create a digital pet portrait in this style!
Still Life
You’ve probably heard of still life paintings before, but why not give them a modern twist with one of our Poly Art effects? Simply choose an arranged artistic scene (like these oranges) and apply the poly art effect that looks best. Print and frame your creation for beautiful art on a budget!
Photo to Polygon Art in a Click
With its bold geometric shapes and paired-back color palette, it’s easy to see why polygon art is a hit. Rather than spending hours transforming a photo to polygon art using tricky software, BeFunky’s Photo Editor does the hard work for you. Think of it as your very own online polygon art generator!
Go on, try our Poly Art effects for yourself to see just how great they are!
