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Stone angel with feathered wings and roses on a black background
The matching angel stencil, revealed by the moving neon line

REFERENCE → STENCIL

LESS TRACING. MORE TATTOOING.

Your reference. A clean stencil. More time to create.

Make your stencil

Precision you control.

Explore actual stencils.

FINE-TUNE THE FINISH

YOUR STENCIL. YOUR CALL.

Dial in line weight, detail, and shading guides to suit your style. Compare results in image history, save your favorite settings as a preset, and export only the stencil you approve.

Rose stencil with petals and leaf details
Detailed rose with layered petals and leaves
Line weight
Less detailMore detail
Shading zones

Explore tonal boundaries in your stencil.

Sample preview · Explore line weight. More detail and shading examples coming soon.

FROM REFERENCE TO READY.

A simpler way to get from inspiration to a killer stencil fast!

01

Upload

Add your reference image and make it your starting point.

Classical stone bust reference artwork
Upload image
02

Refine

Adjust the settings to get the look you want.

03

Download

Get clean linework, ready for your workflow.

Classical stone bust stencil
An artist refining a detailed design on a tablet

BUILT FOR THE WAY YOU WORK.

Move between devices with your work saved in the cloud. No texting images, emailing references, or AirDropping files to yourself—and no app updates to manage.

Download your reference images, overlays, and stencils, then import them into your favorite editing app. ProTrace fits right into your daily tools, so you can spend less time on prep and more time doing what you love.

Explore the workflow

A real ProTrace result

FROM SCREEN. TO STENCIL.

Compare your reference and stencil in ProTrace, then take your linework to paper.

Make your stencil
ProTrace workspace comparing a Medusa reference with its stencil, with history and line controls alongside
Inside ProTrace · Compare view
Actual Medusa stencil from ProTrace: a black paper print beside the matching purple linework on stencil transfer paper
Paper print + stencil transfer paper

MAKE TIME FOR MORE

TIME IS YOUR MOST PRECIOUS CURRENCY.RECLAIM IT.

More time for your art. More room in your week.

tattoos per week

2 hours 30 minutes

BACK EACH WEEK

More time to create, recharge, or make room for your next piece.

Estimate based on 30 minutes saved per detailed tattoo. Actual time saved will vary.

FROM THE FOUNDER

MORE TIME FOR YOUR CRAFT.

We built ProTrace around a simple idea: artists should have more time for the work they love.

Over decades in the tattoo industry, I’ve watched artists design in outlines from the start to save time, while wishing they had more time to develop the artwork itself.

We say: do it. Create art your way, and let ProTrace help with the preparation. You shouldn’t be burned out from tracing a stencil before the appointment even begins.

Your style. Your creativity. Clean stencils, tuned to your liking.

D.Valient

Founder, ProTrace AI

FAQ

Quick answers to common questions.

Which settings are best?

Image history lets you tweak settings and compare results until they’re right for your style. Save your preferred settings as a preset, then export only the stencil you approve.

Can I print my stencil?

Yes. Try Rescale to size and position your stencil, then print straight from ProTrace. You can also export a PNG for your usual stencil workflow. Check the details and final scale before printing.

Which images can I upload?

Start with a JPG or PNG photo or artwork. A clear subject and readable lighting give you a useful starting point.

How do credits work?

Choose a credit pack or a membership with monthly credits, then pick the stencil model that fits each project. Switch between lower-cost models for simpler designs and more detailed models for larger, more intricate pieces. ProTrace shows the credit cost before you generate. Exports are free, including SD, HD, and layers where available. Visit Pricing to find the option that fits your workflow.

YOUR NEXT PIECE STARTS HERE.

Make your stencil