Preview your tattoo before your New York City appointment
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With designGetting a tattoo appointment with a top New York artist can take six months of planning. You book the slot, you wait, and when you finally sit down you need to walk in knowing exactly what you want. There's no room for "I'll figure it out in the chair."
InkBefore is the homework you do in the months between booking and appointment. Upload a photo of the body part, describe the design, and see it on a real photo before you arrive. Bring the preview to your consultation at any NYC studio and your artist knows immediately what you're going for — the scale, the placement, the style. It turns a 45-minute back-and-forth into a 10-minute confirmation.
Free preview included. preview packs with HD downloads start at $4.99 USD, one-time. Photos are deleted automatically after 24 hours.
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.