# Image Multiply Blend Apply multiply blend mode between two images to create shadow effects and darken colors > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-multiply - **Category:** Design - **Keywords:** image, multiply, blend, multiply, darken, shadow, composite, overlay ## Overview The Image Multiply Blend tool allows you to combine two images using the multiply blend mode, effectively darkening the base image based on the overlay's pixel values. This technique is ideal for creating realistic shadows, adding texture overlays, or deepening color tones in your digital compositions. ## Inputs - **Base Image** (file): Base image that will be multiplied with the overlay - **Overlay Image** (file): Overlay image to multiply with the base image - **Overlay Opacity** (range): Opacity of the overlay image (0.0 to 1.0) - **Output Format** (select): Output format for the result image (PNG recommended for transparency) - **Quality (1-100)** (number): Output quality for lossy formats ## When to use - When you need to add realistic shadows to a base image using a shadow-only overlay. - When you want to blend a texture or pattern onto a surface while maintaining the underlying details. - When you need to darken specific areas of an image by applying a custom mask or overlay. ## How it works - Upload your base image and the overlay image you wish to blend. - Adjust the overlay opacity slider to control the intensity of the darkening effect. - Select your preferred output format and quality settings. - Process the images to generate the final composite file. ## Use cases - Adding natural-looking shadows to product photography by overlaying a shadow mask. - Applying paper or grit textures to digital illustrations to give them a vintage, tactile feel. - Darkening specific regions of a photo to create a vignette or focus effect. ## Frequently asked questions ### What does the multiply blend mode do? The multiply blend mode takes the color values of the top layer and multiplies them by the color values of the bottom layer, resulting in a darker image. ### Can I adjust the strength of the effect? Yes, you can use the Overlay Opacity slider to adjust how much the overlay influences the base image. ### Which file formats are supported? You can upload JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, and TIFF files. ### What is the recommended output format? PNG is recommended if you need to preserve transparency or require the highest image quality. ### Is there a limit to the file size? Each uploaded file must be 10MB or smaller. ## Related tools - [Image Boolean AND](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-boolean-and): Apply bitwise AND operation between two images to create intersection mask - [Image Boolean OR](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-boolean-or): Apply bitwise OR operation between two images to create union mask - [Image Boolean XOR](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-boolean-xor): Apply bitwise XOR operation between two images to create difference mask - [Image Difference](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-difference): Calculate the difference between two images to identify changes or create comparison masks - [Image Emboss Kernel](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-emboss-kernel): Apply emboss convolution kernel to create 3D raised surface effects on images - [Image Hue Adjustment](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-hue): Adjust image hue to shift colors and create color effects - [Image Overlay Blend](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-overlay): Apply overlay blend mode between two images to enhance contrast and create dramatic effects - [Image Saturation Adjustment](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-saturation): Adjust color saturation levels to make colors more vivid or create grayscale effects ## Samples - [Web Image Processing Python Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/web-image-processing-python): Web Python image processing examples using PIL/Pillow including reading, saving, resizing, and format conversion - [Web Image Processing TypeScript Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/web-image-processing-typescript): Web TypeScript image processing examples including image read/save, scaling, and format conversion - [Android Image Processing Java Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/android-image-processing-java): Android Java image processing examples including reading/saving images, scaling, and format conversion - [Android Image Processing Kotlin Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/android-image-processing-kotlin): Android Kotlin image processing examples including reading/saving images, scaling, and format conversion ## Related content - [Image Blend Modes & Compositing Tools](https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/image-blend-modes-and-compositing-tools): Apply Multiply, Screen, Overlay, Color Burn, Color Dodge, Hard Light, and Soft Light blend modes, or composite images with matrix operations — free and browser-based. - [Image Format Conversion and Animated Export Tools](https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/image-convert): Compare image format converters for JPG, PNG, GIF, AVIF, WebP, TIFF, ICO, base64, and animation-friendly exports in one hub. - [Image Cleanup, Framing, and Batch Prep Tools](https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/image-utility): Compare image cleanup, trimming, padding, framing, batch resize/compress, watermarking, and visual polish tools in one hub for asset preparation workflows. - [Image Metadata, EXIF, and Privacy Cleanup Tools](https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/image-metadata): Compare image metadata viewers, EXIF/IPTC/XMP inspectors, orientation fixers, metadata editors, and privacy cleanup tools for photo publishing workflows.