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Add Texture Effect

Add various texture overlays to images with customizable blend modes and intensity

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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 texture effect to

Choose the type of texture

Choose how the texture blends with the image

Opacity of the texture (0.0 to 1.0)

Scale of the texture pattern (0.1 to 3.0)

Intensity of the texture details (0.0 to 1.0)

Choose output format or keep original

Output quality for lossy formats (WebP, JPEG)

Key Facts

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

Overview

Enhance your digital images by applying professional-grade texture overlays, allowing you to add depth, character, and artistic flair to any visual project with customizable blend modes and intensity settings.

When to Use

  • •Adding a vintage or tactile feel to flat digital illustrations.
  • •Creating realistic mockups by applying material surfaces like paper or canvas.
  • •Improving the visual interest of clean, minimalist photography with subtle grain or industrial patterns.

How It Works

  • •Upload your image file in any standard format like JPEG, PNG, or WebP.
  • •Select your preferred texture type and adjust the blend mode to determine how the pattern interacts with your image.
  • •Fine-tune the opacity, scale, and intensity sliders to achieve the perfect balance of detail.
  • •Choose your desired output format and quality settings, then process the file to download your textured image.

Use Cases

Graphic designers creating authentic-looking vintage posters or social media assets.
Photographers adding subtle paper or canvas textures to digital portraits for a fine-art look.
Product designers applying material overlays like wood or metal to digital product renders.

Examples

1. Vintage Poster Effect

Graphic Designer
Background
Creating a retro-style concert poster that looks too clean and digital.
Problem
The design lacks the tactile, aged quality of printed paper.
How to Use
Upload the poster image, select 'Paper' texture, set blend mode to 'Multiply', and adjust opacity to 0.4.
Example Config
textureType: paper, blendMode: multiply, opacity: 0.4, scale: 1.0
Outcome
The poster gains a subtle, fibrous paper texture that makes it appear as if it were printed on aged stock.

2. Digital Painting Depth

Digital Artist
Background
A digital oil painting that feels too smooth and lacks the characteristic surface of a real canvas.
Problem
The image needs a realistic canvas grain to enhance the artistic feel.
How to Use
Upload the painting, select 'Canvas' texture, set blend mode to 'Overlay', and increase intensity to 0.7.
Example Config
textureType: canvas, blendMode: overlay, opacity: 0.6, intensity: 0.7
Outcome
The painting now features a realistic canvas weave, adding depth and a traditional artistic finish.

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FAQ

What image formats are supported?

You can upload JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, and TIFF files.

Can I control how the texture blends with my photo?

Yes, you can choose from various blend modes including Multiply, Overlay, Soft Light, Hard Light, and Screen.

Is it possible to adjust the size of the texture pattern?

Yes, use the Texture Scale slider to adjust the pattern size from 0.1 to 3.0.

Does this tool support transparent images?

Yes, if you select PNG as your output format, the tool will preserve transparency.

What is the maximum file size for uploads?

The tool supports image files up to 20MB.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

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

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
imageFile file (Upload required) Yes Upload any image file to add texture effect to
textureType select No Choose the type of texture
blendMode select No Choose how the texture blends with the image
opacity number No Opacity of the texture (0.0 to 1.0)
scale number No Scale of the texture pattern (0.1 to 3.0)
intensity number No Intensity of the texture details (0.0 to 1.0)
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-texture 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-texture": {
      "name": "image-add-texture",
      "description": "Add various texture overlays to images with customizable blend modes and intensity",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=image-add-texture",
      "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]