# Add Pattern Effect Add geometric pattern overlays to images with customizable colors, size, and rotation > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-add-pattern - **Category:** Design - **Keywords:** image, pattern, geometric, overlay, design, decorative, repeat ## Overview Easily enhance your images by applying professional geometric pattern overlays. This tool allows you to customize pattern types, colors, sizing, and blending modes to create unique visual textures for your designs. ## Inputs - **Image File** (file): Upload any image file to add pattern effect to - **Pattern Type** (select): Choose the type of geometric pattern - **Foreground Color** (color): Color of the pattern elements - **Background Color** (color): Background color of the pattern - **Pattern Size** (number): Size of pattern elements (1-50 pixels) - **Pattern Spacing** (number): Spacing between pattern elements (5-100 pixels) - **Pattern Opacity** (number): Opacity of the pattern (0.0 to 1.0) - **Pattern Rotation** (number): Rotation angle of the pattern (0-360 degrees) - **Blend Mode** (select): Choose how the pattern blends with the image - **Output Format** (select): Choose output format or keep original - **Quality (1-100)** (number): Output quality for lossy formats (WebP, JPEG) ## When to use - Adding decorative textures to social media graphics or marketing materials. - Creating stylized backgrounds for web design projects. - Applying consistent branding elements or watermarks across a series of images. ## How it works - Upload your image file in any standard format like PNG, JPEG, or WebP. - Select your preferred geometric pattern, such as dots, stripes, or hexagons. - Adjust the size, spacing, opacity, and rotation to fit your design requirements. - Choose a blend mode to determine how the pattern interacts with your original image and download the result. ## Use cases - Generating custom background textures for digital presentations. - Adding subtle geometric overlays to product photography for a modern aesthetic. - Creating unique, repeatable patterns for print-ready design assets. ## Frequently asked questions ### What image formats are supported? You can upload JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, and TIFF files. ### Can I change the color of the pattern? Yes, you can customize both the foreground color of the pattern elements and the background color. ### How do I control how the pattern blends with my photo? Use the 'Blend Mode' option to select settings like Overlay, Multiply, or Screen to achieve the desired visual effect. ### Is there a limit to the pattern size? You can adjust the pattern element size between 1 and 50 pixels and the spacing between 5 and 100 pixels. ### Can I export the image in a different format? 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