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Image Blending Effect

Blend multiple images together using various blend modes for creative compositions and effects

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Maximum file size: 20MB Supported formats: image/jpeg, image/png, image/webp, image/gif, image/bmp, image/tiff

Base image that other images will be blended onto

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Maximum file size: 20MB Maximum files: 5
Supported formats: image/jpeg, image/png, image/webp, image/gif, image/bmp, image/tiff

Select 1-5 images to blend with the base image

Blend mode for combining images

Horizontal position of blend images relative to base image

Vertical position of blend images relative to base image

Scale factor for blend images (0.1 to 3.0)

0 1 1

Opacity of blend images (0.0 to 1.0)

Output format for the blended image

Output quality for lossy formats

Key Facts

Category
Design
Input Types
file, select, number, range
Output Type
file
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

The Image Blending Effect tool allows you to creatively combine multiple images into a single composition using professional-grade blend modes, precise positioning, and adjustable opacity settings.

When to Use

  • •When you need to overlay textures, watermarks, or graphical elements onto a base image.
  • •When creating artistic double-exposure effects or complex visual composites.
  • •When you want to adjust the transparency and interaction between multiple image layers for design projects.

How It Works

  • •Upload your primary base image and select up to five additional images to blend.
  • •Choose a specific blend mode, such as Multiply, Screen, or Overlay, to define how the layers interact.
  • •Adjust the scale, opacity, and X/Y coordinates to fine-tune the placement and visibility of your blended elements.
  • •Select your preferred output format and quality settings, then generate the final composite image.

Use Cases

Adding custom watermarks or logos to photography portfolios.
Creating artistic double-exposure portraits by blending silhouettes with landscape textures.
Combining multiple graphical assets into a single cohesive design layout.

Examples

1. Adding a Logo Watermark

Graphic Designer
Background
A designer needs to protect their portfolio images by adding a semi-transparent logo to the corner of several photos.
Problem
Manually adjusting opacity and placement for each image is tedious.
How to Use
Upload the base photo, select the logo file, set the blend mode to 'Normal', and adjust the opacity to 0.5.
Example Config
blendMode: 'over', opacity: 0.5, positionX: 50, positionY: 50
Outcome
A professional-looking, semi-transparent watermark is perfectly placed on the base image.

2. Creating a Double Exposure Effect

Digital Artist
Background
The artist wants to blend a forest texture into a portrait silhouette for a creative project.
Problem
Achieving the right level of transparency and blending interaction between the two images.
How to Use
Upload the portrait as the base image, upload the forest texture, and select the 'Screen' blend mode.
Example Config
blendMode: 'screen', opacity: 0.8, scale: 1.2
Outcome
The forest texture is seamlessly integrated into the portrait, creating a stylized double-exposure effect.

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FAQ

How many images can I blend at once?

You can upload one base image and up to five additional images to blend into your composition.

What file formats are supported?

The tool supports JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, and TIFF formats for both input and output.

Can I adjust the position of the blended images?

Yes, you can use the X and Y position settings to precisely place your blended images relative to the base image.

What does the 'Blend Mode' setting do?

Blend modes determine how the pixels of the top image interact with the pixels of the base image, creating effects like lighting, darkening, or color shifting.

Is there a limit on file size?

Each uploaded file must be 20MB or smaller.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/image-add-blending

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
baseImage file (Upload required) Yes Base image that other images will be blended onto
blendImages file (Upload required) Yes Select 1-5 images to blend with the base image
blendMode select No Blend mode for combining images
positionX number No Horizontal position of blend images relative to base image
positionY number No Vertical position of blend images relative to base image
scale number No Scale factor for blend images (0.1 to 3.0)
opacity range No Opacity of blend images (0.0 to 1.0)
outputFormat select No Output format for the blended image
quality number No Output quality for lossy formats

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/image-add-blending to get filePath, then pass filePath to the corresponding file field.

Response Format

{
  "filePath": "/public/processing/randomid.ext",
  "fileName": "output.ext",
  "contentType": "application/octet-stream",
  "size": 1024,
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)"
}
File: File

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-image-add-blending": {
      "name": "image-add-blending",
      "description": "Blend multiple images together using various blend modes for creative compositions and effects",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=image-add-blending",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

Supports URL file links or Base64 encoding for file parameters.

If you encounter any issues, please contact us at [email protected]