The tools
Pumpkin Carving Stencil MakerTurn a photo into a printable carving stencil with a pin-poke dot pattern for tracing onto the pumpkin. Nothing is uploaded; it all happens in your browser.
Halloween Costume GeneratorStuck for an idea? Pick a category and get a random costume with a quick how-to. Keep generating until one makes you laugh.
"Wanted" Poster MakerTurn a photo into an old-west style Wanted poster with a custom name, crime and reward, all in good fun.
Scavenger Hunt List MakerA printable scavenger hunt checklist for a party or game, with a shuffled copy for each team.
Sticker MakerTurn any photo into a die-cut style sticker, auto-cropped tight to the subject, with a customisable border and shadow.
Collage MakerCombine multiple photos into one grid. Pick a layout, adjust the spacing and download.
Trick or Treat Chat VoteFor streamers: run a live Trick or Treat chat vote. Viewers vote in chat or on the site, and the majority outcome triggers a fun on-screen effect.
A Halloween plan that works
- A week or two ahead: pick the pumpkin design. A clear, high-contrast subject on a plain background makes the best stencil. For a busy photo, run it through the Background Remover first.
- Check the preview: a shape completely surrounded by a cut-away area will look like it’s floating in the preview. That’s a real limitation of automatic detection, the same as it would be if carved, so add a small bridge when you carve.
- Costume still undecided? Generate a few ideas by category with the costume generator and ask everyone in the family to vote.
- On the night: print a scavenger hunt checklist for the party, or run the Trick or Treat vote on your Halloween stream.
Frequently asked questions
Is my photo uploaded when I make a pumpkin stencil?
No. The conversion, the boundary detection and the stencil itself all happen locally in your browser.
What photo works best for a pumpkin stencil?
A clear, high-contrast subject against a plain background. The tool only looks at brightness, so it can’t tell background from subject. A cluttered photo is easier if you remove the background first.
Can I choose a specific costume?
Not directly. The generator is built for “surprise me” browsing: each press is a fresh random pick from the category, so you can see repeats.
Can I leave the name blank on a Wanted poster?
Yes. An empty name prints as “UNKNOWN”, which suits the theme.