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Photo Effects & Filters
Restyle any photo in one click
Flat photos get scrolled past. Pick a cinematic, vintage, glitch, or beauty effect, preview every look instantly, and download the one you love in seconds. Free to start, no credit card.
- Dozens of pro filters and creative effects
- Live preview — see changes instantly
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What you can do with Photo Effects
Everything this tool helps you accomplish — no learning curve, no setup.
- Apply 23+ artistic and vintage photo effects
- Give photos a retro or film-inspired look
- Create eye-catching graphics for social media
- Search effects by name or browse by category
- Fine-tune how strong each effect appears
- Add creative styles like splits, tones and sparkles
Settings information
20 settings
Every control in Photo Effects, explained — what it does and when to use it.
Effect
- Search effects...Text input
- Type a name or keyword to filter the effect list and quickly find a specific filter among the dozens available.
- CategoryDropdown
- Narrows the effect list to one style family such as Vintage, Artistic or Beauty; choose All to browse every effect.Options: AllAestheticArtisticAtmosphereBeautyClassicColorDigitalEnhancementFashionFireGamingGlamourInnovativeLightMotionNaturalPixelProfessionalRetroRomanticShapeSpecialSplitTravelVintageWater
- EffectDropdown
- Picks which of the 50 photo effects is applied to your image; the live preview updates automatically when you change it.Options: Newspaper EffectClassic CartoonClassic SepiaVibrant ColorsButterfly EffectHalf Black & WhiteImage SplitImage BoxesDifferent TonesSparkle EffectDiagonal CutPoster EffectNight EffectSky EffectBlack & White ClassicRetroBarbie PinkAnime/CartoonBeauty Soft SkinGlitterClarendonSummer TanWebcoreCinematicGlitchNoiseSpeed BlurRunningJumpingIllusionWaterfall IllusionOptical IllusionsOutline EffectGreen ScreenReal FrecklesHeart PhotosPink Mario MakeupNo FilterBeauty Grain LadyGold CoastRetro DVVintage RetroSunshine EffectHDR EffectShape CutRay EffectDiagonal RayBurning EffectWater EffectFire Effect
Options
- Effect IntensitySliderRange: 10–100% · Default: 70%
- Sets how strongly the chosen effect is applied, from a subtle 10% touch to the full 100% look.
- Split DirectionDropdown
- Chooses how the Half Black & White effect divides the photo between the color and black-and-white halves; shown only when that effect is selected.Options: VerticalHorizontalDiagonalRadial
- Number of SplitsSliderRange: 2–6 · Default: 4
- Controls how many panels the Image Split effect divides the photo into, from a simple two-way split to a six-panel layout.
- Box SizeSliderRange: 5–50px · Default: 20px
- Sets the size of each tile in the Image Boxes effect; smaller boxes keep more detail while larger boxes look more abstract.
- Number of ZonesSliderRange: 2–8 · Default: 4
- Sets how many color-tinted zones the Different Tones effect splits the photo into, from two up to eight.
- Tone ColorsPresets
- Tap swatches to choose which color tints fill the Different Tones grid; multiple tones can be combined and at least one must stay selected.Options: VibrantGolden YellowCool BlueRose PinkWarm AmberTealPurpleLime GreenOrangeDeep BlueSepiaBlack & WhitePop Invert
- Sparkle CountSliderRange: 10–200 · Default: 50
- Sets how many sparkle points are scattered across the photo, from a few accents to a dense glittering field.
- Sparkle SizeSliderRange: 1–20 · Default: 10
- Sets how large each individual sparkle appears, from small glints to large bright stars.
- Cut DirectionPresets
- Chooses which corner the Diagonal Cut effect starts from, changing which half of the photo the cut emphasizes.Options: Top LeftTop RightBottom LeftBottom Right
- Color LevelsSliderRange: 2–16 · Default: 2
- Sets how many flat color bands the Poster effect reduces the photo to; fewer levels give a bolder, more graphic look.
- Shape TypeDropdown
- Picks the cutout shape used by the Shape Cut effect to frame your photo.Options: CircleSquareTriangleDiamond
- Ray CountSliderRange: 4–16 · Default: 8
- Slider shown when the Ray effect is selected; in the current version the ray look is driven entirely by Effect Intensity, so moving this slider does not change the output.
- Noise SizeSliderRange: 1–20 · Default: 2
- Controls the grain scale of the Noise effect, from fine pixel noise to large blocky noise.
- Spiral ColorColor picker
- Sets the color of the Optical Illusions spiral pattern; pick one of eight preset swatches or enter any custom hex color.
- DensitySliderRange: 0.3–2x · Default: 1x
- Controls how tightly packed the Optical Illusions spiral rings are, from a sparse 0.3x pattern to a dense 2.0x illusion.
- Outline ColorColor picker
- Sets the color of the traced edge lines the Outline Effect draws over the photo; choose from eight presets or any custom hex color.
- ThicknessSliderRange: 1–5px · Default: 1px
- Sets how bold the Outline Effect's traced lines are, from a thin 1px sketch line to a thick 5px poster line.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Photo Effects helps you get it done
Real problems it solves every day — for businesses, creators, and everyday tasks. Find the use case that fits you and start in seconds.
Instagram Feed Aesthetic Filters
Apply trending photo filters for Instagram posts, stories, and reels to create cohesive feed aesthetics and increase engagement
TikTok & Snapchat Style Filters
Apply popular TikTok and Snapchat-style effects including glitch, vintage, and beauty filters for viral social media content
YouTube Thumbnail Visual Effects
Create eye-catching YouTube thumbnails with dramatic effects, glow, and cinematic filters to increase click-through rates
Wedding & Portrait Photography Enhancement
Apply romantic, vintage, and cinematic effects to wedding photos and portrait sessions for professional photography results
Product Photography & E-commerce
Enhance product photos with clean, professional effects for Amazon listings, Shopify stores, and e-commerce catalogs
Digital Art & NFT Creation
Apply artistic effects for digital art projects, NFT collections, and creative portfolio pieces with unique visual styles
Trippy Optical Illusion Wall Art
Push the Optical Illusions effect's Density and Spiral Color settings to create bold, hypnotic spiral prints for dorm rooms, gallery walls or poster shops.
Neon Outline Posters for Gigs & Events
Use the Outline Effect with a bright color and a thick line to turn a band or event photo into a glowing poster-style graphic for gig flyers and event promotion.
Photo-Split Grids for Social Carousels
Apply the Image Split effect in grid mode to break one photo into a multi-panel layout perfect for an Instagram carousel post or a photo-collage story.
Custom Shape-Cut Profile Icons
Use the Shape Cut effect to crop a photo into a circle, diamond or triangle for a distinctive profile picture or sticker instead of the usual square or circle crop.
Retro Halftone Poster Prints
Lower the Poster effect's Color Levels to 2-4 for a bold, flat-color halftone-style print ready for zines, screen-printed T-shirts or retro concert posters.