Preview your tattoo before your Chicago appointment
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With designChicago's tattoo community has deep roots in American traditional and neo-traditional work. But the city also has strong fine-line studios, blackwork specialists, and Japanese practitioners. Knowing which style you want — and seeing it in a real photo before you commit — is what separates a confident booking from months of indecision.
Use InkBefore to test styles before you pick an artist. Upload your photo, try "bold traditional" versus "fine-line" versus "blackwork minimalist," and see which actually looks right in a real photo part. Your style preference becomes a fact rather than a guess, and you can book with a Chicago artist whose portfolio matches what you saw.
Photos deleted within 24 hours. First preview free; preview packs with HD downloads start at $4.99 USD, one-time.
Preview a tattoo design on a real photo now
Free preview · No account · Photo deleted in 24h
Upload a photo →Free watermarked preview · HD $5.99 · 5-pack $14.99 ($3/preview)
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to generate a preview?
About 20-40 seconds. Upload a photo, describe the tattoo design, and the AI places it on the photo in a single pass.
Is my photo private?
Yes. The uploaded photo is used only to generate the preview and is automatically deleted from our servers within 24 hours. No account is needed, and photos are never used for AI training.
How much does it cost?
The watermarked preview is free. The HD version with three style variations is $5.99 for one session, or $14.99 for a five-session pack ($3/preview). One-time payment — no subscription.
Can I upload a reference design?
Yes. In addition to the text description, you can upload a reference image of the design you want placed on the photo.