Emboss an Image

Create a grayscale relief with adjustable direction and strength.

Free. No signup.

Drop your image here

Drag and drop, or choose a file below

JPG · PNG · WEBP
Up to 250 MB · One image at a time
Each image: up to 16 megapixels and 8192 px per side

Adjust the effect

The output is a flat PNG with a simulated relief, not a 3D model. Strength zero produces neutral gray.

Original

Choose an image or try the sample to see your preview here.

100% local processing

How to use

  1. 01

    Choose an image or try the local sample.

  2. 02

    Choose the lighting direction and relief strength.

  3. 03

    Review the result and download the file.

Details and tips

How it works

The brightness difference between opposite neighboring pixels is added to mid-gray. Flat areas become gray and edges become light or dark; alpha stays unchanged.

Made for everyday images

Create stamped textures, relief illustrations and edge-based artwork.

Frequently asked questions

Are images uploaded?

No. Processing, previews and downloads stay on your device.

What are the limits?

JPG, PNG and WebP, up to 250 MB, 8192 pixels per side and 16 million pixels. Expanded output must also fit these limits. Animation uses one still frame.