How to Convert Any Picture into a Blueprint

Blueprints are used for architectural plans.

Blueprints have been used over the years to refer to detailed plans for building structures or just about anything. It can also be an interesting effect to apply to photographs. Although it is not possible with standard-issue imaging software on PCs or Macs, you can purchase graphics software that will allow you to convert an image into a blueprint easily in a few simple steps. The key to making the blueprint is to remove unnecessary detail from the photograph.

Things You'll Need

• Graphics software, such as Adobe Photoshop

Instructions

1. Click on "File." Click on "Open" and choose the image that you wish to convert to a blueprint.

2. Click on "Layer" and select "Duplicate Layer." Click on the created layer.

3. Go to the "Filter" menu. Scroll to "Blur" and select "Surface Blur." Adjust the settings in the surface blur window so the tiny details are removed from the image.

4. Click on the "Filter" menu. Navigate to "Stylize" and select "Find Edges." Press "Ctrl" and "I" together to invert the image.

5. Click on the drop-down menu above the layer. Select "Screen."

6. Click on the "New adjustment layer" option in the "Layers" palette. Select "Solid color" from the pop-up menu.

7. Enter "3953a4" in the HTML color field in the pop-up color window. Click "OK."

8. Click on the layer containing the photo outline. Click on the "Image" menu. Go to "Adjustment" and then "Desaturate." Your photo will now have a blueprint appearance.

References

• Photoshop Box: Blueprint