Describe it, get 4 designs

Tattoo Idea Generator

Describe the meaning, style and placement you have in mind. DrawTat draws 4 custom tattoo designs and a printable stencil for each. Packs from $4.99, one-time.

Style

Describe Your Idea, Get Tattoo Designs

Write one sentence with the subject, the style and where it goes. Some ideas to start from:

Pet memorial: fine line paw print with a halo and the name "Biscuit", small, inner wrist
Name in script: the name "Rosa" in flowing script with a tiny heart, ankle
Floral cover-up: blackwork peony with dense leaves, large enough to cover an old tattoo, upper arm

Tattoo Ideas by Style

Fine line for small, delicate pieces; blackwork for bold shapes and cover-ups; Japanese for koi, waves and peonies; realism for portraits and animals with soft shading.

Tattoo Ideas by Placement

Wrist and ankle suit small script and fine line. Forearm fits a portrait or a vertical design. Upper arm and back give room for Japanese or realism pieces. Add the placement to your description so the shape fits.

Tattoo Ideas with Meaning

Pets, a parent's handwriting, a memorial date, a flower from home. Say what it means in the description, for example "lavender sprig for my grandmother's garden".

Have a Photo? Use It Instead

A photo of your pet or a handwritten note gives a more personal result. Use the photo to tattoo generator.

Turn Your Idea into a Stencil

Every paid design comes with a transparent PNG stencil. More on printing it in the tattoo stencil generator.

Tattoo design generator

A Tattoo Design Generator for Every Style

Pick a style before you generate. You can regenerate in another style from the same photo.

Fine Line tattoo design example — Fine LineThin single-needle lines, minimal shading

Blackwork tattoo design example — BlackworkBold solid black, high contrast

Japanese tattoo design example — JapaneseIrezumi motifs, waves, flowing lines

Realism tattoo design example — RealismBlack and grey shading, photo detail

FAQ

How do I come up with a tattoo idea?

Start from what it means to you (a pet, a person, a place), then pick a style and a placement. Write those three things in one sentence and generate.

What should I write in the description?

The subject, the style and where it goes, for example "fine line cat curled around a crescent moon, small, inner wrist". Up to 300 characters.

Can I combine two ideas in one tattoo?

Yes. Describe both and how they connect, for example "a swallow carrying a sprig of lavender".

Which style suits a small tattoo?

Fine line works best small. Realism and Japanese need more space to keep their detail.

Can I take the design to my tattoo artist?

Yes. Bring the HD design and the stencil. Most artists adjust a design to fit your body, so treat it as a strong starting point.