Image Stylisation: Converting Reference Images into Amazing Backgrounds

Kumar Anurag•July 30, 2025•7 min read

Try this fantastic hack if you’re struggling with ideating and creating a high-quality background for your YouTube channel!

There are plenty of amazing channels on YouTube like Skulltales and Animate Me that use stunning scenes in their videos. Here’s the thing: You can make equally amazing backgrounds with very little effort, and without the need for a degree in 2D animation.

Illustration of a car with detailed components labeled, highlighting automotive parts

In just 3 simple steps!

Step 1: Select a Reference Image

Choose a free, high-quality reference image that fits the style and mood of your project. Websites like Pexels, Unsplash, and Pixabay offer many royalty-free images. Upload the chosen image and select the “free form” option to upload the entire image. Then, click on “image stylisation.”

Diagram showing the inner workings of an automotive engine with labeled parts

Tip: Always use free stock images to avoid copyright issues.

Step 2: Input the Prompt

Describe your image in as much detail as possible. If you need inspiration for the prompt, click the “magic wand” icon, which generates a prompt automatically. Set the “image strength” to 0.7 to keep consistency across multiple images.

Detailed illustration of an automotive dashboard with various controls and displays

Note: Autodraft doesn’t recognize specific numbers, so avoid phrases like “two apples” or “ten-year-old boy.”

Step 3: Generate and Download

Click “generate,” and once your background is ready, download it in JPG or PNG format.

Close-up view of an automotive tire with visible tread pattern and sidewall details

Illustration of an automotive suspension system with labeled components

And that’s it! Create amazing scenes using reference images in just three steps.

Close-up illustration of an automotive engine with visible pistons and cylinders.

Turn Any Image Into a Stylized Background with AI

Autodraft transforms basic reference images into rich, stylized backgrounds perfect for animation, storytelling, or video production.

Upload, stylize, and customize all in one place, no manual painting required.