Tilt-shift Effect
Create stunning miniature-style photos with tilt-shift effect. Adjust blur strength, focus area, and enhance colors. Supports JPG, PNG, and GIF formats.
or drop images here
Create stunning miniature-style photos with tilt-shift effect. Adjust blur strength, focus area, and enhance colors. Supports JPG, PNG, and GIF formats.
or drop images here
Tilt-shift effect is a photography technique that creates a miniature scene illusion by selectively blurring parts of an image. Originally achieved with specialized lenses, this effect makes real-world scenes appear as if they were miniature models or toys.
The effect works by applying graduated blur to the top and bottom portions of an image while keeping a horizontal strip in focus. This simulates the shallow depth of field characteristic of macro photography, combined with enhanced saturation and contrast to complete the miniature illusion.
Aerial or elevated views of cities, landscapes shot from above, crowded scenes with people or vehicles, and architectural photography work best. The effect is most convincing when applied to images taken from a high vantage point looking down at the subject.
Adjust the blur strength to control how pronounced the effect is. Position and size the focus area to highlight your main subject. Gradient softness creates smooth transitions between sharp and blurred areas. Enhance colors with saturation and add vignetting for a more dramatic look.
Use images with good detail and taken from an elevated perspective. Keep the focus band horizontal for the most realistic effect. Don't overdo the blur - subtle effects often look more convincing. Increase saturation slightly to enhance the toy-like appearance.
Beyond creating miniature scenes, tilt-shift can draw attention to specific areas of an image, create dreamy or surreal effects, simulate depth in flat images, or add artistic flair to landscape and architectural photography.