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Add Pattern Effect

Add geometric pattern overlays to images with customizable colors, size, and rotation

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

Upload any image file to add pattern effect to

Choose the type of geometric pattern

Color of the pattern elements

Background color of the pattern

Size of pattern elements (1-50 pixels)

Spacing between pattern elements (5-100 pixels)

Opacity of the pattern (0.0 to 1.0)

Rotation angle of the pattern (0-360 degrees)

Choose how the pattern blends with the image

Choose output format or keep original

Output quality for lossy formats (WebP, JPEG)

Key Facts

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

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.

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.

Examples

1. Modern Social Media Background

Graphic Designer
Background
A designer needs a subtle, branded background for a series of Instagram posts.
Problem
The original photo is too plain and lacks visual interest.
How to Use
Upload the base image, select the 'Dots' pattern, set opacity to 0.2, and use the 'Overlay' blend mode.
Example Config
patternType: dots, opacity: 0.2, blendMode: overlay
Outcome
A professional, textured image that maintains the focus on the subject while adding a modern design flair.

2. Stylized Product Overlay

E-commerce Manager
Background
An e-commerce store wants to create a consistent look for their product catalog.
Problem
Product images appear inconsistent when displayed together.
How to Use
Apply a 'Grid' pattern with a light gray foreground color and 'Soft Light' blend mode to all product shots.
Example Config
patternType: grid, foregroundColor: #cccccc, blendMode: soft-light
Outcome
A cohesive visual style across the product catalog that reinforces brand identity.

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FAQ

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?

Yes, you can choose to keep the original format or convert the output to PNG, WebP, or JPEG.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

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

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
imageFile file (Upload required) Yes Upload any image file to add pattern effect to
patternType select No Choose the type of geometric pattern
foregroundColor color No Color of the pattern elements
backgroundColor color No Background color of the pattern
size number No Size of pattern elements (1-50 pixels)
spacing number No Spacing between pattern elements (5-100 pixels)
opacity number No Opacity of the pattern (0.0 to 1.0)
rotation number No Rotation angle of the pattern (0-360 degrees)
blendMode select No Choose how the pattern blends with the image
outputFormat select No Choose output format or keep original
quality number No Output quality for lossy formats (WebP, JPEG)

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/image-add-pattern 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-pattern": {
      "name": "image-add-pattern",
      "description": "Add geometric pattern overlays to images with customizable colors, size, and rotation",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=image-add-pattern",
      "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]