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Image Screen Blend

Apply screen blend mode between two images to create brighter, more luminous 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 screened 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 to screen 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

Image Screen Blend is a professional design utility that applies the screen blend mode to two images, effectively brightening your composition by simulating the projection of multiple light sources.

When to Use

  • •When you need to combine light effects, such as lens flares or sparkles, onto a base photograph.
  • •When you want to lighten dark areas of an image by overlaying a brighter texture or pattern.
  • •When creating luminous, ethereal, or glowing artistic compositions from two separate image files.

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 brightening effect.
  • •Select your preferred output format and quality settings.
  • •Process the images to generate a single, luminous composite file.

Use Cases

Adding realistic light leaks or lens flares to portrait photography.
Blending texture overlays onto digital illustrations to create a soft, glowing finish.
Combining multiple exposure shots to recover details in shadows and highlights.

Examples

1. Adding Lens Flare to Landscape

Photographer
Background
A landscape photo taken during golden hour looks slightly flat and lacks a dynamic light source.
Problem
The image needs a subtle, natural-looking light flare to enhance the atmosphere.
How to Use
Upload the landscape as the base image and a black-background lens flare asset as the overlay.
Example Config
Opacity: 0.8, Format: PNG
Outcome
The black background of the flare asset disappears, leaving a luminous, realistic light effect integrated into the landscape.

2. Creating Glowing Digital Art

Digital Artist
Background
A character illustration needs a magical aura effect around the hands.
Problem
Manually painting the glow is time-consuming and lacks the natural light-blending physics.
How to Use
Upload the character art as the base and a soft, white-brushed glow texture as the overlay.
Example Config
Opacity: 0.6, Format: WebP
Outcome
The character's hands appear to emit a soft, bright glow that blends perfectly with the original colors.

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FAQ

What does the screen blend mode do?

The screen blend mode multiplies the inverse of the two layers, resulting in a brighter, lighter image that mimics the effect of projecting multiple light sources.

Can I adjust how much the overlay affects the base image?

Yes, you can use the Overlay Opacity slider to fine-tune the strength of the blend from 0.0 to 1.0.

Which file formats are supported?

You can upload JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, and TIFF files. The output can be saved as PNG, JPEG, or WebP.

Is there a file size limit?

Yes, each uploaded image file must be under 10MB.

Why should I choose PNG for the output?

PNG is recommended because it supports high-quality compression and preserves transparency, ensuring your final composite looks clean and professional.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/image-screen

Request Parameters

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