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Custom Black Cat portraits that look like your black cat

A sleek little panther with glowing eyes. Upload one photo of your black cat, pick a scene, and see their portrait free in about a minute. Black cats are hard to photograph, but the portrait keeps their face, their shine and those gold or green eyes. Order only if you love it.

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Made with AI image tools from your own photo, checked for likeness, and printed only after you approve every detail.
A black cat's portrait as a midnight emperor with a crown

What your black cat's portrait keeps

  1. Their face.
    The shape of the face and ears, even in a dark coat.
  2. The glowing eyes.
    Gold, copper or green, the real color from your photo.
  3. The shine.
    The glossy coat and the light that catches it.
  4. A white locket.
    If they have a small white patch, the portrait keeps it.

Scenes black cats wear well

Every portrait below is a real black cat. Tap one to start with that scene.

The Midnight Emperor: a custom black cat portraitThe Midnight EmperorThe Candlelit Halloween: a custom black cat portraitThe Candlelit HalloweenThe 3 A.M. Meeting: a custom black cat portraitThe 3 A.M. MeetingWatercolor With Their Name: a custom black cat portraitWatercolor With Their Name

The Midnight Emperor. Velvet, stars and a crown. A black cat rules the night.

The Candlelit Halloween. Blue hour, lanterns and pumpkins. Elegant, not spooky.

The 3 A.M. Meeting. An emergency meeting called at an unreasonable hour. Every black cat owner gets it.

Watercolor With Their Name. A delicate watercolor that shows a black cat's shape beautifully.

Want something else? Royal, heroic, funny, seasonal and memorial scenes all work for black cats. See every cat scene.

Photo tips for black cats

  1. Bright room.
    Black cats need lots of light. Shoot next to a bright window.
  2. No flash.
    Flash makes the eyes glow and hides the face.
  3. Light background.
    A light wall or blanket behind them shows their outline.
  4. Tap to focus.
    Tap the screen on their eyes so the camera doesn't guess.

How it works

  1. Upload a photo.
    One clear photo of your dog or cat. Phone photos are perfect.
  2. Pick a scene.
    Royal, heroic, funny or seasonal: the studio shows every one.
  3. See it free.
    Your preview is ready in about a minute. Check every detail of their face.
  4. Choose how it lives.
    Digital, a framed print, a canvas or a keepsake. Nothing prints until you approve it.

Gifts for black cat people

Black Cat portrait in a walnut frame on a wall

Framed fine-art print, from $89

Their black cat face, framed and ready to hang. Black, white or walnut frame.

The same portrait also comes on a gallery canvas ($59), keepsake ornament ($19), mug ($24), velveteen blanket ($69) and more.

See the framed print

Prefer a file? A digital portrait (from $15) is high-resolution and ready to print or share. Shopping for someone else's black cat? A gift card lets them make it themselves. Remembering a black cat who's gone? See our memorial portraits.

Questions

Will my black cat just look like a dark blob?

No. That's the most common worry, and the studio is built to show a black cat's face, ears and shine. A bright, daylight photo helps a lot.

Will it keep their eye color?

Yes. Gold, copper or green, the eyes follow your photo.

Is there a Halloween scene?

Yes. The Candlelit Halloween is an elegant fall scene, and there are more seasonal scenes in the studio.

Is it a painting?

No. Your black cat's portrait is made with AI image tools from your own photo, then checked for likeness before you approve it. It's printed on fine-art paper or canvas, or delivered as a high-resolution digital file.

Do I have to pay to see it?

No. Your preview is free and ready in about a minute. You only pay if you love it and choose a product.

How much is shipping and how long does it take?

Each piece is made to order (2–10 business days), then shipped (3–7 business days). US shipping is $9.95, free on orders of $75 or more.

Other breeds

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