How to generate tattoo ideas in four steps
Step-by-step: write your idea, pick a style and body area, compare several designs and take the best one to your tattoo artist.
- Steps
- 4
- Time needed
- About 2 minutes
Four steps from idea to design
Write the idea in one sentence
Name the subject and one detail, for example a wolf howling at a crescent moon. Skip names of real people and brands. If you have no idea yet, tap Surprise me and edit what you get.
Pick a style
Choose a look you like. You can change the style and compare the results with your tattoo artist.
Choose the body area and detail level
Choose the body area to set a fitting canvas shape and select how much detail you want. Use the size suggestions only as a starting point and discuss the final placement with your artist.
Compare designs, then preview the size
Compare the designs you make, download one you like and use Try on for a rough idea of scale. Show the image to your artist as a starting point for discussion.
How to generate tattoo ideas that your artist can use
Start with the tattoo generator and describe one clear subject. Compare a few outputs and bring your preferred idea to an artist, who can adapt it for placement, scale and technique.
How to generate tattoo ideas and compare designs
Look at the overall shape first, then zoom in on details such as eyes, leaves or lettering. If the subject is hard to recognize, simplify the description and try another design. For text, check every letter carefully: generated lettering can contain mistakes. The body preview is only a rough size guide, not a photograph or a precise placement. Keep a copy of the image you prefer and discuss changes with your tattoo artist before making a final decision.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the design as a stencil?
Not directly. The designs are inspiration pictures. A tattoo artist redraws the final stencil to fit your body and placement.
How many tries should I make?
Try another idea or change the style if the first design is not what you had in mind. Compare each result carefully, especially any text or fine detail.
Make your first design
It takes about a minute and you do not need an account.