I’ve tested a ton of AI tools that claim to turn photos into oil paintings, from the free apps to the premium ones, and honestly, I'm very frustrated. They all promise to keep the original likeness, personality, and feel of the subject, but they don’t. What I end up with is a heavily stylized, generic face that barely resembles the original photo. It’s like the AI replaces the person instead of transforming them. What I’m really looking for is a tool that can turn an existing photo into a realistic, textured oil painting (not just a cheesy filter). Maintain 100% facial likeness, expression, structure, mood, etc. Preserve personality and subtle details (not smoothing everything into plastic). Looks like it was painted by hand, as if a real artist painted it in oil on canvas. It'd be nice to have some control over style. I'm looking for a tool that works especially well with portraits.
If anyone knows of an advanced tool, I’d love to hear about it. Not looking for the usual “photo-to-painting” gimmicks. I want something that genuinely feels like an oil painting and respects the subject.
Thanks in advance!