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Image Overlay Blend

Apply overlay blend mode between two images to enhance contrast and create dramatic 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 overlayed with the second image

Click to upload file or drag and drop file here

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

Overlay image to blend with the base image

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 Overlay Blend tool allows you to combine two images using an overlay blend mode, effectively enhancing contrast and adding professional, dramatic visual depth to your compositions.

When to Use

  • •When you need to add textures or light leaks to a base photograph.
  • •When you want to increase the visual contrast of an image by blending it with a high-contrast pattern.
  • •When you are creating composite graphics and need to merge two layers seamlessly.

How It Works

  • •Upload your base image and the secondary image you wish to overlay.
  • •Adjust the opacity slider to control the intensity of the blend effect.
  • •Select your preferred output format and quality settings.
  • •Process the images to generate and download your final blended composite.

Use Cases

Adding artistic film grain or dust textures to digital photography.
Creating high-contrast graphic design elements for social media posts.
Blending light overlays onto portraits to create a cinematic atmosphere.

Examples

1. Adding Cinematic Texture

Graphic Designer
Background
A designer needs to add a subtle dust texture to a clean studio portrait to give it a vintage film look.
Problem
The texture is too harsh when applied at full opacity, making the subject look dirty.
How to Use
Upload the portrait as the Base Image and the dust texture as the Overlay Image, then adjust the opacity.
Example Config
opacity: 0.3, format: png
Outcome
A professional-looking portrait with a soft, vintage texture that maintains the subject's clarity.

2. Enhancing Image Contrast

Background
A photographer has a flat, low-contrast landscape photo that needs more punch.
Problem
Standard contrast sliders are not providing the specific dramatic look required for the sky.
How to Use
Upload the landscape as the Base Image and a high-contrast black and white version of the same image as the Overlay.
Example Config
opacity: 0.5, format: jpeg, quality: 90
Outcome
The landscape gains significant depth and dramatic lighting in the sky and shadows.

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FAQ

What is an overlay blend mode?

The overlay blend mode combines the base and overlay images, multiplying or screening colors depending on the base layer's brightness, which increases contrast.

Can I adjust how strong the effect is?

Yes, you can use the Opacity slider to adjust the transparency of the overlay image from 0.0 to 1.0.

Which file formats are supported?

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

What is the recommended output format?

PNG is recommended if you need to preserve transparency or require the highest image quality.

Is there a file size limit?

Yes, each uploaded image file must be 10MB or smaller.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/image-overlay

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
imageFile1 file (Upload required) Yes Base image that will be overlayed with the second image
imageFile2 file (Upload required) Yes Overlay image to blend with the base image
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-overlay 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-overlay": {
      "name": "image-overlay",
      "description": "Apply overlay blend mode between two images to enhance contrast and create dramatic effects",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=image-overlay",
      "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]