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Image Soft Light Blend

Apply soft light blend mode between two images for gentle, subtle contrast enhancements

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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 blended with soft light

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 for soft light 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 Soft Light Blend tool allows you to merge two images using a soft light blending mode, creating gentle, professional-grade contrast enhancements and subtle lighting effects.

When to Use

  • •When you want to add a subtle glow or texture overlay to a base photograph.
  • •When you need to enhance the contrast of an image without harsh clipping or color distortion.
  • •When creating composite images that require a natural, organic integration between layers.

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 soft light effect.
  • •Select your preferred output format and quality settings.
  • •Process the images to generate your blended result.

Use Cases

Adding subtle film grain or light leak textures to digital photography.
Enhancing depth in flat graphic designs by overlaying soft shadows or highlights.
Blending two photos to create a dreamy, ethereal artistic composition.

Examples

1. Adding a Subtle Light Leak

Photographer
Background
A portrait photographer wants to add a vintage, warm light leak effect to a studio shot.
Problem
Standard overlays look too harsh and unnatural when applied with normal blending.
How to Use
Upload the portrait as the base image and a light leak texture as the overlay, then set opacity to 0.4.
Example Config
opacity: 0.4, format: 'png'
Outcome
The portrait gains a soft, warm glow that integrates naturally with the skin tones and background.

2. Enhancing Graphic Contrast

Graphic Designer
Background
A designer is creating a UI mockup and needs to add depth to a flat background element.
Problem
The background looks too plain and lacks visual interest.
How to Use
Use the background as the base and a subtle noise texture as the overlay to create a soft, tactile feel.
Example Config
opacity: 0.2, format: 'webp'
Outcome
The background gains a subtle texture that adds professional depth without distracting from the UI elements.

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FAQ

What is the soft light blend mode?

Soft light is a blending mode that darkens or lightens colors depending on the overlay image, resulting in a subtle, diffused contrast effect similar to shining a spotlight through a filter.

Can I control how strong the effect is?

Yes, you can use the 'Overlay Opacity' slider to adjust the intensity of the blend from 0.0 (no effect) to 1.0 (full intensity).

Which file formats are supported?

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

Does this tool support transparency?

Yes, if you choose PNG as your output format, the tool will preserve transparency in your final image.

Is there a file size limit?

Each uploaded image must be 10MB or smaller.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/image-soft-light

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
imageFile1 file (Upload required) Yes Base image that will be blended with soft light
imageFile2 file (Upload required) Yes Overlay image for soft light 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-soft-light 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-soft-light": {
      "name": "image-soft-light",
      "description": "Apply soft light blend mode between two images for gentle, subtle contrast enhancements",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=image-soft-light",
      "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]