BrushCue

BrushCue Tool

Dilate Image Online

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What you can expect

The dilate tool performs a dilation, also known as a morphological max, on your image. Select your image and select the dimension.

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Frequently asked questions

What does image dilation do?
Dilation expands bright or high-value regions by replacing each pixel with the maximum value nearby.
How to dilate an image online?
Select your image, choose the dilation dimension, and export the processed result.
When should I use Dilate?
Use it to grow masks, thicken bright shapes, or experiment with morphological image processing.
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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