Profile pictures with a graphic-novel feel are doing the rounds and perhaps the software responsible for it is Prequel, which takes an existing photo and turns it into a cartoon but one with a snazzy feel.

How does it work?

Available on Android as well as App Store, Prequel has been around since 2020 but only now that we are hearing a lot about it. The ‘Aesthetic Editor’ comes with more than 800 filters/effects, numerous video templates, and supports things like GIFs and stickers.

After downloading the app, agree to the privacy policies which will take you to onboarding screens. You can make a purchase by paying a weekly subscription fee or just continue with the free mode. On the home screen you will be shown different filters. Before selecting a picture from your photo gallery, make sure that the face is clearly available for Prequel to apply a filter. Tap on a photo, wait for Prequel to apply the cartoon filter and while that’s happening don’t lock your phone. It takes only a few seconds for the app to prepare the output. You can even apply text or make color adjustments. Users can save the final output on their device or share a link with a shortcut to the filter, or instantly upload the photo on apps like Snapchat and Instagram.

Do read the privacy agreement before signing up

But remember...

Be careful before accepting terms and conditions. Check what kind of data is being collected during the sign-up process, including geo location. Also ensure that the app doesn’t have the right to publish your content at its sole discretion.