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Image Color Burn Blend

Apply color burn blend mode between two images for dramatic darkening and intense color effects

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Maximum file size: 10MB Supported formats: image/jpeg, image/png, image/webp, image/gif, image/bmp, image/tiff

Base image that will be color burned with the overlay

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Maximum file size: 10MB Supported formats: image/jpeg, image/png, image/webp, image/gif, image/bmp, image/tiff

Overlay image for color burn blending

0 1 1

Opacity of the overlay image (0.0 to 1.0)

Output format for the result image (PNG recommended for transparency)

Output quality for lossy formats

Key Facts

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

Overview

The Image Color Burn tool allows you to blend two images using the color burn mode, which increases the contrast between the base and overlay layers to create dramatic, high-intensity darkening effects.

When to Use

  • •When you want to add deep, moody shadows to a photograph using a texture or pattern overlay.
  • •When you need to increase the saturation and contrast of an image by blending it with a solid color or gradient.
  • •When creating artistic composites that require a high-contrast, film-like aesthetic.

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 burn effect.
  • •Select your preferred output format and quality settings.
  • •Process the images to generate your high-contrast composite file.

Use Cases

Creating moody, cinematic photography by blending dark textures over bright base images.
Enhancing digital illustrations by adding depth and intense color saturation.
Stylizing graphic design assets to achieve a gritty, high-contrast look.

Examples

1. Cinematic Texture Overlay

Graphic Designer
Background
A designer needs to add a gritty, dark texture to a clean product photo to give it a more 'urban' feel.
Problem
Standard blending modes were too subtle; the design required a more aggressive darkening effect.
How to Use
Upload the product photo as the base and a grunge texture as the overlay, then set opacity to 0.6.
Example Config
opacity: 0.6, format: 'png'
Outcome
The product photo gained deep, rich shadows and a textured look that matched the brand's aesthetic.

2. High-Contrast Artistic Portrait

Photographer
Background
A photographer wants to turn a flat, overexposed portrait into a high-contrast, moody piece of art.
Problem
The original image lacked depth and felt washed out.
How to Use
Use the portrait as the base image and a dark, desaturated gradient as the overlay.
Example Config
opacity: 0.4, format: 'jpeg', quality: 90
Outcome
The portrait achieved a dramatic, high-contrast look with significantly deeper blacks and more defined features.

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FAQ

What does the color burn mode do?

Color burn darkens the base image by increasing the contrast, resulting in more saturated mid-tones and darker shadows.

Can I adjust the strength of the effect?

Yes, you can use the Overlay Opacity slider to adjust how much of the overlay image influences the base image.

What file formats are supported?

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

Is there a file size limit?

Yes, each uploaded image must be under 10MB.

Which output format should I choose?

PNG is recommended if you need to preserve transparency, while JPEG or WebP are ideal for smaller file sizes.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/image-color-burn

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
imageFile1 file (Upload required) Yes Base image that will be color burned with the overlay
imageFile2 file (Upload required) Yes Overlay image for color burn blending
opacity range No Opacity of the overlay image (0.0 to 1.0)
format select No Output format for the result image (PNG recommended for transparency)
quality number No Output quality for lossy formats

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/image-color-burn 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-color-burn": {
      "name": "image-color-burn",
      "description": "Apply color burn blend mode between two images for dramatic darkening and intense color effects",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=image-color-burn",
      "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]