Advanced photo vignette editor

Pro Vignette Studio X

Create subtle portrait fades or extreme tunnel-vision effects. Use black, white, colour or gradient edges, then click directly on the photo to set the focus point.

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Pro Vignette Studio

Shape the viewer’s attention with a custom vignette

Add dark, light, coloured or gradient edge fades to a photograph and move the centre of attention anywhere in the image. Use subtle settings for portraits or push the controls further for cinematic, vintage and tunnel-style effects.

Black vignette White vignette Colour vignette Gradient edges Click-to-focus Soft & dramatic looks
How to use

Add a vignette in four steps

Start with your photo, choose a style, set the focus point and then adjust the strength, size and softness until the image feels balanced.

1

Choose your photo

Upload a JPG, PNG or WebP image from your device.

2

Pick a vignette style

Choose black, white, colour or gradient edges, or start with a preset.

3

Set the focus point

Click the photo where you want the viewer’s attention to stay strongest.

4

Fine-tune & download

Adjust strength, size, softness and shape, then download the finished image.

What you can do

Control the look of the edge fade

Use the controls to guide attention towards the subject, soften distracting edges or create a stronger creative framing effect.

Black vignetteDarken the outer edges for a traditional cinematic or portrait look.
White vignetteFade the edges towards white for soft portraits, weddings and high-key images.
Colour vignetteChoose your own edge colour for stylised photography and social graphics.
Gradient edgesBlend different tones around the outside for a decorative result.
Click-to-focusMove the centre of the vignette directly onto a face, object or area of interest.
Adjust strengthCreate a barely visible fade or a much stronger dramatic frame.
Change the sizeControl how much of the photograph stays clear before the vignette begins.
Control softnessUse a gentle blend for portraits or a harder transition for graphic effects.
Extreme presetsQuickly create Soft Portrait, Cinematic and stronger tunnel-style effects.
Pro tip: For portraits, keep the strength fairly low, use a soft transition and place the focus point directly over the subject’s face. Stronger settings work better for cinematic, horror, vintage and tunnel-vision effects.
Choosing a style

Which vignette works best?

Portraits

Use a soft black or white vignette with low strength and a centred focus point.

Street photography

A subtle dark vignette can keep attention on the main subject without looking obvious.

Cinematic images

Use a stronger black edge, slightly smaller clear area and a softer transition.

Vintage photographs

Combine a soft vignette with warm or faded colour styling for an older-photo feel.

High-key & wedding images

A white vignette can soften the frame and give bright portraits a lighter finish.

Creative graphics

Use coloured or gradient edges when you want the vignette to become part of the design.

Ideas

Ways to use a vignette

Portrait photography
Wedding photos
Street photography
Cinematic images
Vintage photographs
Black & white photos
Album artwork
Social media graphics
Dramatic tunnel effects
Browser-based editing

Edit without changing the original

The vignette editor is designed to process the selected photograph in your browser and create a separate edited copy for download. This means you can experiment with different styles without changing the original photo on your device.

Privacy note

The tool does not need to permanently store the original image in order to create the finished result. As with any image you plan to share online, check the final photograph for visible personal information before posting it publicly.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is a vignette effect?
A vignette gradually darkens, lightens or colours the outer edges of a photograph while keeping more attention on the centre or selected focus point.
Is the Vignette Studio free?
Yes. You can upload a photograph, customise the vignette and download the finished image directly from the tool.
Do I need to create an account?
No. The vignette editor can be used directly in your browser without creating an account.
How do I move the centre of the vignette?
Click directly on the photograph where you want the centre of attention to appear. The vignette focus point moves to that position.
Can I use a white vignette?
Yes. White vignettes can create a softer, brighter effect and work especially well with portraits, wedding photographs and high-key images.
Can I choose my own vignette colour?
Yes. Select the Colour style and choose an edge colour to create a more creative or stylised result.
What does softness do?
Softness controls how gradually the vignette blends into the photograph. Higher softness creates a smoother transition, while lower softness produces a more obvious edge.
What does vignette size do?
Size controls the clear central area of the image. A smaller setting brings the vignette further towards the centre, while a larger setting leaves more of the picture unaffected.
What are the Extreme Presets?
Extreme presets quickly apply stronger combinations of vignette settings for effects such as soft portrait fades, cinematic framing or dramatic tunnel vision.
Can I create a subtle vignette?
Yes. Reduce the vignette strength and increase softness for a gentle edge fade that draws attention towards the subject without looking obvious.
What image formats can I upload?
The tool supports common browser-compatible image formats including JPG, PNG and WebP.
Does the tool change my original photograph?
No. Your original image remains unchanged on your device. The tool creates a separate edited version for you to download.
Are my photos permanently stored?
The vignette editor processes the photograph in your browser and does not need to permanently store the original image to create the finished result.
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