The latest articles on DEV Community by liuqing yang (@liuqing_yang_7548152f462c). https://dev.to/liuqing_yang_7548152f462c https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4124728%2Ff56c50d9-5994-47d0-96b4-34bc41c16577.png https://dev.to/liuqing_yang_7548152f462c en liuqing yang Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:41:45 +0000 https://dev.to/liuqing_yang_7548152f462c/how-i-built-an-ai-photo-to-anime-converter-with-5-unique-styles-3m6f https://dev.to/liuqing_yang_7548152f462c/how-i-built-an-ai-photo-to-anime-converter-with-5-unique-styles-3m6f <p>I've been working on <strong>ToonBliss</strong> — an AI photo converter with 5 genuinely different art styles (not variations of the same filter).</p> <h2> The 5 Styles </h2> <ul> <li> <strong>ToonBliss</strong> — hand-drawn anime style, preserves face identity</li> <li> <strong>ToonBliss 3D</strong> — Pixar-style 3D cartoon</li> <li> <strong>ClayBliss</strong> — claymation plasticine texture</li> <li> <strong>AquaBliss</strong> — 90s retro cel animation</li> <li> <strong>PlastiBliss</strong> — 3D vinyl collectible toy</li> </ul> <p>Each style uses a different AI model tuned for that specific aesthetic.</p> <h2> How It Works </h2> <ol> <li>Upload any photo (JPG, PNG, up to 10MB)</li> <li>Pick a style</li> <li>AI transforms it in 5-30 seconds</li> <li>Download in HD</li> </ol> <h2> Tech Stack </h2> <ul> <li> <strong>Frontend</strong>: Next.js with Tailwind CSS</li> <li> <strong>AI</strong>: Replicate API with multiple models</li> <li> <strong>Database</strong>: PostgreSQL</li> <li> <strong>Hosting</strong>: Vercel</li> <li> <strong>Payments</strong>: Dodo Payments (credit-based billing)</li> </ul> <h2> What Makes It Different </h2> <ul> <li>5 genuinely different art styles, not variations of the same filter</li> <li>Credits never expire</li> <li>No watermark on converted images</li> <li>Works in 7 languages</li> <li>2 free credits on signup</li> </ul> <h2> Try It </h2> <p>Visit <a href="https://toonbliss.store" rel="noopener noreferrer">toonbliss.store</a> to try it out. Free credits on signup, no credit card needed.</p> <p>I'd love to hear your feedback on the styles and quality. What would you improve?</p> showdev sideprojects ai webdev