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Image Vignette Effect - Online Darken Edges

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Image Vignette Effect

Add darken edges & cinematic vignette to your photos online — free, fast, no upload required.

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JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP — Max 20MB

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Adjust Vignette
Intensity 50
Spread 35
Feather 50
Roundness 100
Vignette Color
Default: Black
Quick Presets

Frequently Asked Questions

A vignette effect darkens or lightens the edges of an image while keeping the center bright, drawing the viewer's eye toward the subject. Originating from lens optics in early photography, vignettes are now widely used as a creative editing technique to add depth, mood, and a cinematic feel to photos. Unlike unintentional optical vignetting caused by lens limitations, artistic vignettes are deliberately applied to enhance composition.

This tool uses HTML5 Canvas to render the vignette effect directly in your browser. Your image is processed entirely locally — nothing is uploaded to any server. A radial gradient overlay is drawn on top of your photo: the center remains fully transparent while the edges transition to your chosen color (typically black). You can adjust intensity, spread, feathering, roundness, and color in real time and download the result at full resolution.

  • Intensity: How dark the vignette edges become (0% = no effect, 100% = fully opaque edges).
  • Spread: How far the vignette extends toward the center. Lower values keep the effect only at the extreme edges; higher values bring it closer to the middle.
  • Feather: Controls the softness of the transition between the clear center and darkened edges. Higher feathering creates a smoother, more gradual fade.
  • Roundness: Adjusts the shape from a perfect circle (100%) to an ellipse, which can better match rectangular compositions.
  • Color: While black is classic, you can choose white for a brightened-edge "reverse vignette," or warm browns for a vintage look.

No. Your image stays entirely on your device. All processing happens in your browser via JavaScript and the Canvas API. This means complete privacy, zero server costs, and instant previews — no waiting for uploads or downloads. The tool works offline once the page is loaded.

You can open JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, and BMP files. Animated GIFs will use the first frame. Downloaded results are saved as PNG to preserve maximum quality. If your original is a JPEG, the output PNG will contain the same pixel data without additional compression artifacts from the vignette overlay.

Absolutely. The tool is fully responsive and works on iOS and Android devices. You can upload photos from your camera roll, adjust the vignette with touch-friendly sliders, preview in real time, and download the edited image — all from your phone's browser. No app installation is needed.

A vignette specifically refers to darkened edges. The LOMO effect is a broader style inspired by the Lomo LC-A camera, which typically includes a strong vignette plus increased contrast, color shifts (often toward cyan/blue or red/yellow), and sometimes slight blur. You can approximate a LOMO look with this tool by applying a strong dark vignette (intensity 70-85%, spread 50-60%) and then adjusting colors in a separate editor.

Vignettes serve several artistic purposes: they focus attention on the subject by subtly darkening distracting edges, add a cinematic or vintage atmosphere, create depth and dimension in flat images, and can hide imperfect edges in compositions. Portrait photographers often use mild vignettes to frame faces, while landscape photographers may use them to emphasize a dramatic sky or central feature.

The downloaded image retains the original resolution of your uploaded file. The vignette is rendered at full pixel dimensions, so there is no quality loss. The preview on screen may appear slightly softer due to browser scaling, but the downloaded PNG will be sharp and suitable for printing, social media, or further editing.

Yes! Simply change the vignette color to white (#FFFFFF) or any light color using the color picker. A white vignette creates a dreamy, ethereal glow around the edges — popular for wedding photography, soft portraits, and high-key images. You can also experiment with warm tones like beige or pale yellow for a sun-kissed edge effect.
Pro Tips for Better Vignettes
  • Subtle is key: For most photos, an intensity of 25-40% with feather above 60% looks natural and professional.
  • Match the mood: Dark vignettes suit dramatic or moody shots; white vignettes complement airy, light-filled compositions.
  • Adjust roundness for landscapes: Wide panoramas often benefit from slightly elliptical vignettes (roundness 70-85%) that follow the frame shape.
  • Use the compare feature: Hold the "Hold to compare" button to quickly toggle between original and vignette to ensure you haven't overdone the effect.
  • Vintage warmth: Try a dark brown vignette (#3a1f0a) with medium spread for an authentic 1970s film photo look.
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