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Image Color Dodge Blend

Apply color dodge blend mode between two images for bright, ethereal and glowing 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 dodged 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 dodge 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 Dodge tool allows you to blend two images using the color dodge mode, effectively brightening the base image by decreasing the contrast between the base and the overlay. This technique is ideal for creating ethereal, glowing light effects and enhancing highlights in your digital compositions.

When to Use

  • •When you want to add a glowing light effect to a base image using a texture or light-leak overlay.
  • •When you need to brighten specific areas of a photo by blending it with a lighter source image.
  • •When creating artistic composites that require a high-key, luminous 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 glowing effect.
  • •Select your preferred output format and quality settings.
  • •Process the images to generate your final blended result.

Use Cases

Adding realistic light leaks or lens flares to portrait photography.
Creating glowing neon or magical aura effects for digital illustrations.
Enhancing the brightness and contrast of dark, underexposed images using a light-source overlay.

Examples

1. Adding Lens Flare to Portraits

Photographer
Background
A portrait photographer wants to add a subtle, dreamy glow to a sunset photo.
Problem
The original photo lacks the desired 'golden hour' warmth and ethereal light.
How to Use
Upload the portrait as the base image and a lens flare texture as the overlay, then set opacity to 0.6.
Example Config
opacity: 0.6, format: png
Outcome
The portrait gains a soft, glowing light effect that enhances the highlights without washing out the subject.

2. Creating Glowing Digital Art

Digital Artist
Background
An artist is working on a fantasy character illustration and needs the character's magic staff to appear as if it is emitting light.
Problem
The staff looks flat and lacks a convincing light source.
How to Use
Use the character illustration as the base and a soft, white-to-transparent gradient as the overlay.
Example Config
opacity: 0.8, format: png, quality: 100
Outcome
The staff appears to glow intensely, casting a bright, ethereal light onto the character's hand and clothing.

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FAQ

What is the color dodge blend mode?

Color dodge brightens the base layer by decreasing the contrast between it and the overlay layer, resulting in vibrant, glowing highlights.

Can I adjust the strength of the effect?

Yes, you can use the 'Overlay Opacity' slider to fine-tune how much the overlay image influences the base image.

Which file formats are supported?

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

Why should I choose PNG as the output format?

PNG is recommended if your images contain transparency, as it preserves alpha channels better than JPEG.

Is there a limit to the file size?

Each uploaded image must be 10MB or smaller.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

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

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
imageFile1 file (Upload required) Yes Base image that will be color dodged with the overlay
imageFile2 file (Upload required) Yes Overlay image for color dodge 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-dodge 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-dodge": {
      "name": "image-color-dodge",
      "description": "Apply color dodge blend mode between two images for bright, ethereal and glowing effects",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=image-color-dodge",
      "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]