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Image Infrared Effect

Apply infrared effect that simulates infrared photography with enhanced red channel and reduced visibility

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

Upload image for infrared effect

0 75 100

Infrared effect intensity (0-100)

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

Transform your standard photographs into striking infrared-style images with our professional-grade Image Infrared Effect tool. This utility simulates the unique aesthetic of infrared photography by manipulating color channels, enhancing red tones, and applying specialized filters to create thermal, night vision, or false-color visual styles.

When to Use

  • •Creating artistic, surreal landscapes that mimic traditional infrared film photography.
  • •Generating thermal-style or night-vision visual overlays for design projects and creative media.
  • •Highlighting specific color channels in an image to emphasize red-spectrum details.

How It Works

  • •Upload your source image in JPEG, PNG, or WebP format.
  • •Select your preferred infrared mode, such as Thermal Camera, Night Vision, or Enhanced Red.
  • •Adjust the intensity slider to fine-tune the strength of the infrared effect.
  • •Choose your desired output format and quality settings, then process the image to download your result.

Use Cases

Artistic photography enhancement for social media and digital portfolios.
Creating mock-up surveillance or thermal imaging visuals for video production.
Experimental graphic design projects requiring high-contrast, false-color aesthetics.

Examples

1. Surreal Landscape Photography

Landscape Photographer
Background
A photographer wants to give their forest shots a dreamy, ethereal look reminiscent of classic infrared film.
Problem
Manual color channel editing in complex software is time-consuming.
How to Use
Upload the forest photo, select 'Standard Infrared' mode, and set intensity to 85.
Example Config
mode: standard, intensity: 85
Outcome
The foliage takes on a bright, infrared-style glow while maintaining high contrast with the sky.

2. Thermal Style Visuals

Content Creator
Background
A creator needs a 'thermal camera' look for a short film sequence.
Problem
Accessing real thermal hardware is expensive and unnecessary for a simple visual effect.
How to Use
Upload the scene image and select 'Thermal Camera' mode.
Example Config
mode: thermal-camera, intensity: 90
Outcome
The image is instantly transformed into a heat-map style visual with distinct color-coded temperature zones.

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FAQ

What image formats are supported?

You can upload images in JPEG, PNG, and WebP formats.

Can I control the strength of the infrared effect?

Yes, use the 'Effect Intensity' slider to adjust the transformation from 0 to 100.

What is the difference between the modes?

Modes like 'Thermal Camera' and 'Night Vision' apply specific color mapping and contrast adjustments to simulate those distinct visual styles.

Is there a file size limit?

Yes, the maximum file size for uploads is 10 MB.

Can I change the output file 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-infrared

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
imageFile file (Upload required) Yes Upload image for infrared effect
intensity range No Infrared effect intensity (0-100)
mode 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-infrared 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-infrared": {
      "name": "image-infrared",
      "description": "Apply infrared effect that simulates infrared photography with enhanced red channel and reduced visibility",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=image-infrared",
      "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]