About StencilIQ

StencilIQ is the web companion to the StencilIQ iOS app — an AI-powered tool that turns any photo, illustration, or reference image into a print-ready stencil. Tattoo artists use it to convert reference designs into clean thermal-transfer-ready outlines. Crafters use it to generate Cricut and Silhouette cutting files. DIY creators use it for spray paint stencils, screen printing templates, and woodworking patterns.

This website exists because the gap between "reference image" and "usable stencil" is where most workflows break down. Tattoo artists know how to interpret a reference but spend hours hand-tracing it into stencil form. Crafters know what they want their Cricut to cut but struggle to convert a complex image into clean vector lines. The guides on this site cover the practical knowledge that bridges that gap — design fundamentals, material choices, printer settings, application techniques.

Who we are. StencilIQ is built by Format Partners LLC, a small team that builds focused mobile apps for life's specific challenges. Our sites and apps are built by people who use them.

What we believe. Tools should reduce friction without compromising quality. AI-generated stencils don't replace the artist's judgment; they speed up the tracing work so the artist can focus on design and application. The app and the guides are designed around that principle.