Add a light leak to an image
Add a warm glow from the edge of the frame, like a film light leak.Free to use in your browser, with no sign-in.
Drop an image hereor click to choose a PNG, JPG, or WebP file. Up to 20 MB.
How to add a light leak
1. Choose an image
Choose a PNG, JPG, or WebP file up to 20 MB, or drop it onto the editor.
2. Adjust the leak
Drag the slider to set the leak strength, then pick a light color. The default is 70.
3. Download image
Click Download image to save the result in the original file format.
FAQ
A light leak is a warm glow on film caused by stray light reaching it, often near the edge of the frame.
The main glow comes from the left edge, with a smaller flare in the lower right corner.
The default is #FF6A2B, a warm orange. Red, magenta, and yellow also give a convincing film look.
Pair the light leak with film grain for a more analog look.
Use it for nostalgic photos, music covers, and editorial images that need warmth.
The download keeps the original format. JPG and WebP use quality 92. PNG uses lossless compression. Effects that add a background can fill transparent areas.
No. Your image is processed on your device and is not sent to our servers.
No. All image tools are free to use, with no sign-in.
