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Photo filters

Photo filters

Give your photos an artistic edge with visual effects that let you transform images from ordinary to eye-catching in seconds.

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Photo filters tool applied to a wedding couple’s portrait, converting it to black and white for a classic aesthetic.
Photo filters tool displaying a wedding couple’s portrait in full color, showing a warm, romantic outdoor moment.

Go for a new look

Photo filters interface showing a hot air balloon image with multiple filter options, including black and white, neon, and moody styles.

Choose edgy, artsy, or in-between

Pick from vintage film looks, dreamy overlays, or bold color treatments to give your photos a distinctive character. With Wixel’s photo effects you’ll find just the right vibe to express your creative vision.

Photo filters panel with sliders for brightness, contrast, highlights, shadows, and saturation applied to a portrait of a woman in a hat.

Detail photos to perfection

Take creative control and push our online photo filters to the limit. Effortlessly tweak the brightness, contrast, and color balance to perfect precision for a professional-grade finishing touch.

Photo filters panel with sliders for brightness, contrast, highlights, shadows, and saturation applied to a portrait of a woman in a hat.
Photo filters tool applying a Kool-Aid filter to an image of clouds and a crescent moon, changing the background to a pink-purple gradient.

Layer on your creativity

Combine multiple photo effects to create custom styles and achieve a look that’s unmistakably your own. Save your favorite looks for future use and maintain your creative momentum across every project.

See what else Wixel offers

Photo editor

Refine your AI generated images with a photo editor that allows for quick touch-ups or full-on edits, ensuring your images look as polished and professional as you want.

Image converter

Whether you need to convert your images to JPG, PNG, or other formats, this tool makes compatibility seamless across multiple use cases.

AI image extender

Expand your images in any direction beyond their original boundaries with AI-powered content generation that preserves the look of your image.

Image enhancer

Breathe new life into any image with our enhancement tool that balances hues, boosts saturation, and turns flat images into vibrant displays of true-to-life color.

How to add filters to your photos

Transform your photos with stunning visual effects in just a few simple steps. Let's bring your creative vision to life.

1. Upload your image

Click the upload button or simply drag and drop your image. We support all common photo formats like JPG and PNG.

2. Sign in or create a Wixel account

To view your uploaded image and begin editing, you’ll need to log in or create a free Wixel account.

3. Browse available effects

Explore our collection of artistic filters and effects. Preview each option instantly to find your perfect style.

4. Adjust intensity and blend

Fine-tune effect strength and blend multiple filters together until you achieve your desired artistic look.

5. Share your styled photo

Save your artistically enhanced photo and show it off on social media or in any creative project.

Photo filters interface on the Wixel design platform, displaying multiple color filters applied to a portrait of a woman in a purple dress.

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FAQs

How do I add effects to a photo?

Upload your photo, browse our collection of filters and effects, then adjust the intensity to your liking. Preview changes instantly before saving your enhanced image.

How can I filter my photos for free?

Use our free photo effects tool to apply artistic filters instantly. Choose from vintage looks, color effects, and creative overlays—no account needed.

What are the most popular photo effects?

Vintage filters, dramatic black & white, dreamy soft focus, and vibrant color pop effects are fan favorites. Each can be customized to suit your style.

What are photo filters?

Photo filters are pre-designed effects that transform your images by adjusting colors, tones, and lighting to create specific moods or artistic styles.

Create with confidence

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