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Image Emboss Effect

Apply professional emboss effects with adjustable depth, angle, and lighting direction for 3D surface appearance

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Maximum file size: 15MB Supported formats: image/jpeg, image/png, image/tiff, image/webp, image/bmp

Upload image for emboss effect

0.1 2 10

Depth of emboss effect (0.1-10, higher = deeper)

0 135 360

Lighting direction angle (0°=right, 90°=down, 135°=down-left)

Background color (hex or R,G,B). Use "none" for transparent

Output quality for lossy formats

Key Facts

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

Overview

The Image Emboss Effect tool allows you to transform flat images into professional 3D-style reliefs by adjusting depth, lighting angles, and surface textures. It provides precise control over how light interacts with your image, enabling you to create carved, engraved, or embossed visual effects for design projects.

When to Use

  • •When you need to add a tactile, 3D-surface appearance to flat graphics or logos.
  • •When creating digital mockups that require engraved or carved material textures.
  • •When you want to emphasize edges and contours in an image using directional lighting.

How It Works

  • •Upload your source image in JPEG, PNG, WebP, or BMP format.
  • •Select an emboss type and adjust the depth slider to define the intensity of the relief.
  • •Set the light angle and direction to control where shadows and highlights appear on the surface.
  • •Choose your preferred output format and quality settings, then process the image to download your result.

Use Cases

Creating realistic metallic or stone-carved effects for digital branding and logos.
Enhancing technical diagrams or architectural textures to highlight surface details.
Generating artistic relief filters for photography to give images a sculptural quality.

Examples

1. Creating a Metallic Logo Relief

Graphic Designer
Background
A designer needs to present a flat company logo as if it were a physical metal plaque.
Problem
The flat logo lacks depth and professional impact for a client presentation.
How to Use
Upload the logo, select '3D Emboss', set depth to 5, and adjust the light angle to 45 degrees.
Example Config
embossType: 3d, depth: 5, angle: 45, lightDirection: top-left
Outcome
The logo appears with realistic beveled edges and metallic highlights, creating a high-end 3D appearance.

2. Engraved Stone Texture

Digital Artist
Background
An artist is working on a fantasy-themed background and needs a stone wall texture.
Problem
The base texture looks too smooth and lacks the rugged, carved look of ancient stone.
How to Use
Upload the stone texture, select 'Carved/Engraved' type, and increase depth to 8 for a deep, weathered look.
Example Config
embossType: carved, depth: 8, lightDirection: bottom-right
Outcome
The texture gains deep, sharp shadows and highlights, effectively simulating a hand-carved stone surface.

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FAQ

What file formats are supported?

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

Can I make the background transparent?

Yes, you can set the background color option to 'none' to achieve a transparent effect.

How does the light angle affect the image?

The light angle determines the direction of the virtual light source, which dictates where the highlights and shadows fall on the embossed surface.

What is the maximum file size?

The tool supports image uploads up to 15 MB.

Can I change the output format?

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

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/image-emboss

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
imageFile file (Upload required) Yes Upload image for emboss effect
embossType select No -
depth range No Depth of emboss effect (0.1-10, higher = deeper)
angle range No Lighting direction angle (0°=right, 90°=down, 135°=down-left)
lightDirection select No -
backgroundColor color No Background color (hex or R,G,B). Use "none" for transparent
blendMode select No -
format select No -
quality number No Output quality for lossy formats

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/image-emboss 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-emboss": {
      "name": "image-emboss",
      "description": "Apply professional emboss effects with adjustable depth, angle, and lighting direction for 3D surface appearance",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=image-emboss",
      "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]