Add Light Leak Effect to Image Online
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What you can expect
Add a soft analog light leak to any image. Position a warm translucent flare around the edge, then adjust its intensity, spread, and warmth for a sun-kissed film look.
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→Frequently asked questions
- What does a light leak effect do?
- It adds a soft warm flare from the edge of a photo, recreating the glow of stray light reaching analog film.
- How do I position the light leak?
- Use Position to move the flare around the image edge, then adjust Spread to make it tighter or broader.
- How is Light Leak different from Film Grain?
- Light Leak adds a colored optical glow, while Film Grain adds fine texture across the image. Use both for a fuller analog look.
- 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.
For developers
Use Light Leak from Python
Open the Jupyter notebook example to see how to run this tool from the BrushCue Python API, inspect the processing steps, and adapt the workflow for scripts or batch image jobs.
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