# Coloring Book Generator (`parseforge/coloring-book-generator`) Actor

Converts uploaded images or image URLs into black and white coloring pages with bold outlines and simplified backgrounds. Adjust AI temperature for precise or artistic results.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/parseforge/coloring-book-generator.md
- **Developed by:** [ParseForge](https://apify.com/parseforge) (community)
- **Categories:** Automation, AI, Other
- **Stats:** 40 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 1 bookmarks
- **User rating**: 5.00 out of 5 stars

## Pricing

from $80.00 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

Actors are web data automations that power AI and operations. They run on the Apify platform to scrape websites, process data, connect APIs, and automate workflows.
In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.
Actors are written with capital "A".

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You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.
The best way to integrate Actors is as follows.

- **AI agents and MCP clients** — the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/integrations/mcp.md) at `https://mcp.apify.com` (remote, streamable HTTP, OAuth on first use).
- **Agentic workflows and local Actor development** — [Agent Skills](https://apify.com/.well-known/agent-skills/index.json) with the [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): `npm install -g apify-cli`, then `apify login`.
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- **Any other language** — the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md).

For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt).

# README

[![ParseForge](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ParseForge/apify-assets/main/banner.jpg)](https://apify.com/parseforge?fpr=vmoqkp)

### Coloring Book Generator

**Turn any photo into a printable coloring page in seconds.** Upload an image or paste a URL and get back a black and white line drawing with bold outlines and simplified backgrounds. No design skills needed. Export as PNG or JPG.

This Actor converts your photos, illustrations, or any image into clean black and white coloring pages. Upload a file or paste an HTTPS link, and it returns a ready-to-print line drawing.

| Who uses it | What they scrape Coloring Book Generator for |
|---|---|
| Parents | Create custom coloring pages from family photos for kids to color |
| Teachers | Turn lesson images into coloring activities for the classroom |
| Activity book creators | Generate line art from photos for printable coloring books |
| Therapists | Make personalized coloring pages for art therapy sessions |

### What it does

This Actor takes your uploaded images or image URLs and returns each one as a black and white coloring page with bold outlines and simplified backgrounds.

- 🖼️ **Image input:** upload local files or paste HTTPS URLs (PNG, JPG, WebP)
- 🎨 **AI temperature:** control creativity from 0 (ultra-precise outlines) to 1 (artistic interpretations)
- 📄 **Printable output:** each result is a black and white line drawing with bold outlines and simplified backgrounds

Results export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML, or straight from the API.

### What you can do with Coloring Book Generator data

**👨‍👩‍👧 Family coloring pages.**

A parent uploads a photo of their child and gets a coloring page version to print for a rainy day activity.

**🏫 Classroom worksheets.**

A teacher converts images from a science lesson into coloring pages to reinforce learning.

**📚 Activity book production.**

A creator turns a set of animal photos into line art for a printable coloring book sold online.

**🧘 Art therapy resources.**

A therapist makes personalized coloring pages from client-provided photos for relaxation exercises.

### Why choose this scraper

|  | What you get |
|---|---|
| **No design skills needed** | Anyone can turn a photo into a coloring page in seconds |
| **Batch processing** | Upload multiple images at once and get all pages back in one run |
| **Adjustable style** | Use the temperature setting to get exact outlines or more creative interpretations |
| **Print-ready results** | Output is black and white with bold outlines, ready for printing |

### How it compares

No other Store actor targets Coloring Book Generator the same way, so the honest comparison is with the alternatives teams actually weigh.

| | Coloring Book Generator | Build it in-house | By hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | Run it now, zero config | Days of engineering | None, but hours per pull |
| When Coloring Book Generator changes | Maintained for you | You fix it | You re-learn the page |
| Proxies, retries, anti-bot | Built in | Your problem | Browser only |
| Output | Fixed JSON schema, CSV/Excel export | Whatever you build | Copy-paste |
| Cost | Pay per result | Engineering time | Analyst hours |

### Configure the run

Upload one or more images or paste their URLs, then set the AI temperature to control how precise or artistic the outlines are. The Input tab lists every parameter.

A first run with the defaults:

```json
{
  "images": [
    "https://github.com/ParseForge/apify-assets/blob/f6f53f8811716a7e272c253ce5b97fd93a677f8b/coloring-book-generator/OriginalImage.avif?raw=true"
  ],
  "temperature": 0.7
}
```

### Pricing

Pay-per-result: **$0.16 per result** collected. You pay only for the results written to your dataset.

| Results collected | Approximate cost |
|---|---|
| 100 results | $16.00 |
| 1,000 results | $160.00 |
| 10,000 results | $1600.00 |

New Apify accounts start with $5 in free credit.

### Free users

Free-plan runs return up to 10 results as a preview. [Upgrade your Apify plan](https://console.apify.com/sign-up?fpr=vmoqkp) to collect up to 1,000,000 results per run.

### Run it

1. [Create a free Apify account with $5 in credit](https://console.apify.com/sign-up?fpr=vmoqkp).
2. Open the [Coloring Book Generator](https://apify.com/parseforge/coloring-book-generator?fpr=vmoqkp).
3. Set your inputs and any filters, then click **Start**.
4. Export the results as CSV, Excel, JSON, or XML from the **Dataset** tab.

Run it programmatically through the [Apify API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2) (`run-sync-get-dataset-items`) or the [ApifyClient](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js) for JavaScript and Python.

### Use with AI agents (MCP)

Give an AI agent live access to Coloring Book Generator through the Model Context Protocol. Add the Actor to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client:

```bash
claude mcp add --transport http apify "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=parseforge/coloring-book-generator"
```

Then prompt it in plain language to run the scraper and read back the results.

### Troubleshooting

**Why is my output image blurry or low quality?**

Make sure your input image is high resolution. The Actor works best with clear, well-lit photos. Also try lowering the AI temperature to 0 for more precise outlines.

**I uploaded an image but got no result.**

Check that the image URL is publicly accessible and ends with .png, .jpg, or .webp. If you uploaded a local file, ensure it is a supported format.

**The coloring page looks too different from my original photo.**

Set the AI temperature to 0 for ultra-precise outlines that closely match the original. Higher temperatures introduce more artistic interpretation.

**Can I process images from a URL that requires login?**

No, the URL must be publicly accessible without authentication. Download the image and upload it directly instead.

### FAQ

| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What image formats can I upload? | You can upload PNG, JPG, or WebP files, or paste HTTPS URLs to those image types. |
| How many images can I process in one run? | You can upload as many images as you need. Each image becomes one coloring page in the output. |
| What does the AI temperature setting do? | It controls creativity. Set it to 0 for ultra-precise outlines that closely follow the original image, or 1 for more artistic interpretations. The default is 0.7. |
| Can I use this for commercial coloring books? | Yes, you can use the generated coloring pages for commercial projects as long as you have the rights to the original images. |
| Does the output include color? | No, the output is always black and white line art with bold outlines, ready for coloring. |
| What if my image has a busy background? | The Actor automatically simplifies backgrounds so the main subject stands out as a clean coloring page. |
| Can I adjust the thickness of the outlines? | The outline thickness is determined by the AI temperature setting. Lower temperatures give more precise, thinner lines, while higher temperatures may produce bolder, more artistic strokes. |
| Is there a limit on image file size? | There is no strict limit, but very large images may take longer to process. Standard photo sizes work well. |

### Related actors

Browse the full [ParseForge collection](https://apify.com/parseforge?fpr=vmoqkp) for more scrapers.

🆘 **Need help?** Email parseforge@protonmail.com with your run ID, your input, and what you expected.

⚠️ **Disclaimer.** This Actor is unofficial and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by ParseForge. It collects only publicly available data. You are responsible for using the collected data in compliance with the source's terms of service and applicable data-protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and PIPL. Do not use it to collect personal data unlawfully.

# Actor input Schema

## `images` (type: `array`):

Use the uploader to add local files or paste HTTPS image links (PNG, JPG, WebP). Each image becomes a black and white coloring page with simplified backgrounds and bold outlines.

## `temperature` (type: `number`):

Controls creativity. Use 0 for ultra-precise outlines, 1 for more artistic interpretations. Default 0.7.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "images": [
    "https://github.com/ParseForge/apify-assets/blob/f6f53f8811716a7e272c253ce5b97fd93a677f8b/coloring-book-generator/OriginalImage.avif?raw=true"
  ],
  "temperature": 0.7
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

Complete dataset with all converted coloring book pages including original images, line art URLs, and processing timestamps

## `overview` (type: `string`):

Overview view of coloring pages with key fields displayed in a table format

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "images": [
        "https://github.com/ParseForge/apify-assets/blob/f6f53f8811716a7e272c253ce5b97fd93a677f8b/coloring-book-generator/OriginalImage.avif?raw=true"
    ],
    "temperature": 0.7
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("parseforge/coloring-book-generator").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "images": ["https://github.com/ParseForge/apify-assets/blob/f6f53f8811716a7e272c253ce5b97fd93a677f8b/coloring-book-generator/OriginalImage.avif?raw=true"],
    "temperature": 0.7,
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("parseforge/coloring-book-generator").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "images": [
    "https://github.com/ParseForge/apify-assets/blob/f6f53f8811716a7e272c253ce5b97fd93a677f8b/coloring-book-generator/OriginalImage.avif?raw=true"
  ],
  "temperature": 0.7
}' |
apify call parseforge/coloring-book-generator --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,parseforge/coloring-book-generator"
        }
    }
}

```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/ob9Z2eRmM1HuFS7OU/builds/oXwbVaqZOqoPQvttr/openapi.json