Try on any tattoo. Before you commit.
The free virtual tattoo simulator. Preview any design on your own skin in real 3D, real scale, before you ever sit for a session.
4.91 ★ rating on AppStore & Playstore
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This is what a real virtual tattoo try-on looks like.
Not a flat tattoo simulator. Not Photoshop on a still photo. Real 3D tracking on your actual skin, as you move.
Filmed on a 2023 iPhone. No post-production. No filters.
From idea to "show this to my artist" in 30 seconds.
Pick a design
Open the Inkjin library. Thousands of designs, every style you'd actually consider. Or drop in a sketch of your own. Pick two or three you're torn between. Not the one you've already decided on.
Point your camera
Aim at the spot. Arm, ribs, shoulder blade, wherever you're considering. The design snaps onto your skin at real scale. Move closer. Step back. Twist your wrist. Watch how it sits when you're actually moving, not when you're holding still.
Save and share
Screenshot the angles that feel right. Send them to your tattoo artist before you walk in. The first thirty minutes of your appointment shouldn't be spent debating placement. That time is for actually getting tattooed.
Every style. Every body part. Every angle.
Every tattoo style reads differently on real skin. A bold blackwork piece that looks massive in a flash book can sit beautifully across a forearm. Fine line can get lost on broad skin. Preview the style you're considering in AR, then dig into the guide.
Flat tattoo simulators lie. AR doesn't.
2D web simulators
What most tools give you
- closeFlat overlay, no depth
- closeDoesn't follow body curves
- closeSame angle from any view
- closeNo real scale reference
Inkjin AR
What you actually need
- check_circleReal 3D placement on your actual body
- check_circleFollows your body when you move
- check_circleScales to your skin in real time
- check_circleSee it from any angle, not a fixed photo
Every flat simulator out there runs in your browser. Inkjin runs in your hand.
What a virtual tattoo try-on actually shows. And what it can't.
A virtual tattoo preview is a fit check, not a crystal ball. Your artist still adjusts the design for your skin, your curves, your flow. Here's the honest split. What the preview answers for you, and what still needs a human eye on it.
What AR gets right
- check_circleAccurate placement and scale. Where will this tattoo sit, how big will it feel on you?
- check_circleReal body curvature. How will it wrap around your arm when you move?
- check_circleConfident shortlist building. Test five options, keep two, walk into the studio sure.
What AR can't do
- remove_circleExact final colors. Skin tone and ink settling will shift the palette slightly.
- remove_circleYour artist's touch. They'll adjust the design for flow, readability, and skin behavior.
- remove_circleLong-term fading. How it'll look in 10 years is still up to care and sun.
Plan your next tattoo.
AR shows you how it'll look. These guides show you how the whole thing works. What it costs, where to put it, how to heal it, how to spot the right artist. The decisions you make before the needle ever touches skin.
Placements
Where should it live? Pain level, visibility at work, how the area heals, and how the shape of the body part itself changes the design. All the placement decisions before you book.
Pricing
What you'll actually pay. Size, style, shop minimums, and what separates a $200 piece from a $2,000 one, explained without the industry jargon.
Aftercare
The first two weeks decide the next ten years. Cleaning, moisturizer, sun exposure, the small mistakes that fade a piece prematurely. Do it right once.
Styles
Fine line or blackwork? Japanese or neo-traditional? What each style actually looks like on real skin, how it ages, and who it tends to suit.
Artist selection
The right artist can make a piece sing. The wrong one leaves you with regret. How to read a portfolio past the highlight reel, spot healed work vs fresh, and catch the red flags early.
Tattoo ideas
Stuck for an idea? Motifs, flash sheets, and concepts that give you a direction, without your tattoo turning into someone else's.
Real people who previewed their tattoos before booking.
"I was going to get a huge piece on my ribs. Tried it in AR, turned out it looked way too big on my frame. Scaled it down, got it done, love it."
Sofia
Athens
"Saved me from a tattoo my girlfriend still makes fun of two months later."
Marcus
Brooklyn
"My artist thought I was crazy when I sent her the AR previews, then she said 'honestly this is exactly what I need from clients.'"
Yuki
Los Angeles
Quick answers.
Does AR show exactly what my final tattoo will look like?
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No. AR previews placement and scale on your body. Your artist will still adjust the design and execute it.
How accurate is AR for sizing?
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Accurate enough to prevent the common mistakes. Use it to choose a size range, then confirm the final measurements with your artist.
What should I check when I try a tattoo on in AR?
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Fit, flow, and readability. Does it sit naturally on the body area, follow the shape, and still read clearly from a normal distance?
Will AR work on all body parts?
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Mostly yes, but curved areas can be tricky. Test a few angles and positions, and don't decide based on one perfect frame.
Can I save and share my AR try-on with an artist?
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Yes. Sharing your try-on helps the artist understand your intent faster and reduces back-and-forth on placement and size.
Does AR work better for some tattoo styles than others?
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Yes. Bold designs and strong contrast read best in AR. Fine details can look clean in preview but may not hold at small sizes. Treat AR as a fit check, not a detail guarantee.
Is Inkjin free?
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Yes. The app is free to download and the AR try-on is free to use. No sign-up required to preview.
Which phones support AR?
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Any iPhone from 2018 onwards, and any Android phone that supports ARCore. If your phone can run modern camera filters, it can run Inkjin.
See your next tattoo before you get it.
Free. No sign-up. Works on any modern phone.
4.91 ★ rating on AppStore & Playstore
Takes 30 seconds. Costs nothing. Beats getting the wrong tattoo.
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