Add a vignette to an image
Darken the corners so the eye goes to the middle. Or lighten them, for a faded old look.
- Free
- Runs on your device
- No account
- No limits
How to add a vignette to an image
- Drop an image in the box above.
- Set the strength and how far in the shading reaches.
- Choose a format and download.
About vignettes here
A vignette is a soft shading around the edges. Old lenses did it by accident, and photographers have used it on purpose ever since, because it pushes attention towards the middle of the frame.
Keep it subtle. If you can clearly see where the shading starts, it's too strong.
Like everything on this site, this tool runs in your browser. Your image is never uploaded.
Common questions
Is the vignette tool free?
Yes, properly free. No paid tier, no trial, no watermark on the result and nothing to sign up for. Put as many files through it as you like, as often as you like.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. The vignette tool runs inside your browser, on your own machine, so your files never go anywhere. Big ones are fine too, up to whatever your browser can hold.
What is a vignette in photography?
A darkening towards the corners and edges of the picture. Old lenses did it by accident, and photographers liked the result enough to keep doing it on purpose, because a darker frame quietly pushes the eye towards the middle. A light one is invisible and still works. A heavy one announces itself.
When should I lighten the corners instead?
Lightening gives a faded, washed out look that suits a soft or nostalgic image, and it can lift a photograph that feels heavy at the edges. It's the less common choice by a long way. If you're unsure which you want, try darkening first, since that's what almost everyone means by a vignette.
What people usually do next
- Add a sepia tone to an image The warm brown look of an old photograph.
- Adjust brightness, contrast and saturation Brightness, contrast and saturation with a live preview.