How to add bloom to an image?

Select your file and adjust the bloom settings to make bright areas glow softly into the surrounding image.

What does a bloom effect do?

It isolates bright parts of the image, blurs them, and blends that glow back over the original image.

When should I use bloom?

Use bloom for glowing highlights, neon signs, backlit scenes, fantasy effects, or a softer cinematic finish.

What file formats can I export?

You can export as PNG, JPEG, WebP, TIFF, BMP, or HEIC.

Is this tool free to use?

Yes — completely free, no account needed. Your images are processed entirely in your browser and never uploaded to a server. Downloads have no watermarks.

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What you can expect

Apply a bloom effect to your image. This effect isolates the lighter parts of the image, blurs them, and adds them back into the image to make your image bloom.

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Frequently asked questions

How to add bloom to an image?: Select your file and adjust the bloom settings to make bright areas glow softly into the surrounding image.
What does a bloom effect do?: It isolates bright parts of the image, blurs them, and blends that glow back over the original image.
When should I use bloom?: Use bloom for glowing highlights, neon signs, backlit scenes, fantasy effects, or a softer cinematic finish.
What file formats can I export?: You can export as PNG, JPEG, WebP, TIFF, BMP, or HEIC.
Is this tool free to use?: Yes — completely free, no account needed. Your images are processed entirely in your browser and never uploaded to a server. Downloads have no watermarks.

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