Add a Vignette to Your Photo
Draw the eye to your subject by gently darkening, or lightening, the edges of your photo.
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1Add your photo
Showing a sample photo. Upload your own to edit it.
2Choose an effect
3Fine-tune
How to use Vignette Effect
- 1
Add your photo
Drop, paste or choose a photo. A sample photo is shown until you add yours.
- 2
Adjust the vignette effect
The vignette effect is already selected. Fine-tune the settings and intensity, and compare before and after.
- 3
Download
Save in full resolution as JPG, PNG or WEBP, or stack more effects first.
What a vignette does
A vignette makes the corners and edges of a photo darker (or lighter) than the centre. It focuses attention on the subject, adds mood and gives photos a classic, finished look. Photographers use it in almost every portrait and landscape edit.
Settings
- Amount: how dark the edges become.
- Size: how much of the centre stays untouched.
- Softness: how gradually the effect fades in.
- Colour: black for a classic look, white for a dreamy, high-key look, or any colour you like.
Looking for other looks? The full Photo Filters & Effects tool has 17 effects you can combine.
Frequently asked questions
Does a vignette crop my photo?
No. It only changes the brightness of the edges. The size of the image stays the same.
Can I make a white vignette?
Yes. Change the colour to white for a soft, dreamy fade.
Are my photos uploaded?
No. Every effect is rendered in your browser with the HTML canvas. Your photos never leave your device and nothing is stored on a server.
Is it free?
Yes, completely free with no sign-up, no watermark and full-resolution downloads.
Can I combine it with other effects?
Yes. Click + Stack another effect to add grain, a vignette, a vintage look or any of the 17 effects.