Create light with AI image models

Use image models to transform photos with styles, effects, and ready-to-edit visual directions.

Next-gen GPT image model with arbitrary output dimensions and multi-image input.Reference inputImage generationSee model

Nano Banana 2New

Fast 4K generation with accurate text and search-grounded accuracy.4KFast generationImage generationSee model

Nano Banana ProNew

Top-tier 4K images with precise multilingual text rendering.4KPro qualityImage generationSee model

Flux 2 FlexNew

Adaptable generation across varied visual styles at 2K.Image generationSee model

Seedream 5.0 Lite

Speedy 3K output with negative prompt and dual-image input support.Reference inputFast generationImage generationSee model

Kling 3.0 Image

Cinematic visuals with up to 4K resolution and 10 reference images.Reference input4KCinematicSee model

Kling O1 Image

O1-architecture image generation with multi-reference support.Reference inputCinematicImage generationSee model

Kling V2 New Image

Latest V2 image generation with optional restyle via image reference.Reference inputCinematicImage generationSee model

Hunyuan V3

Infographic-friendly generation with readable text and cfg control.Image generationSee model

Luma UNI-1

Luma UNI-1 — agentic image generation and editing with up to 9 reference images.Reference inputCinematicImage generationSee model

Luma UNI-1 Max

Luma UNI-1 Max — higher-quality UNI-1 variant with the same multi-reference editing controls.Reference inputCinematicImage generationSee model

Seedream 4.5

Detailed 4K renders with clean in-image text and dual-image input.Reference input4KImage generationSee model

Light photo effects and filters are the most effective way to elevate your images. With one tap, you can give photos a magical glow, make background details visible, and change the overall mood of your capture. Instead of using a camera flash, which can wash out photos and be impossible to correct, applying light filters is a fail-proof method to illuminate - because they can be customized. Fully adjustable, they can be used to get the exact effect you want, from lightly subtle to brightly dramatic.

Getting the Right Light – An Essential Photography Trick

When it comes to photography, lighting is crucial. It’s what separates the great shots from the not-so-great shots. Experimenting with light can completely transform a simple photo into something extraordinary. A fluorescent light can appear harsh and lifeless, while a golden light can imbue warmth and beauty on an image. Photographs with low light levels can appear moody or injoke an air of mystery, while those with brighter light can elevate happy, summery, hidden details. But you don’t have to rely on the sun or wait for the right time of day to capture the perfect light. Picsart has an array of light filters that can give your image your desired glow in a single tap.

portrait of handsome boy with light photo effect

What Are Light Photo Effects?

Let’s say you have an image that you want to edit or share, but it’s missing a little something. Maybe the details are getting lost in the shadows, a focal figure looks washed out, or it’s just missing a certain aesthetic. Light photo effects are the solution. Picsart photo effects and filters are the perfect way to enhance the look of your images. Like magic, it’s all done in one tap too. Make colors more vibrant. Add subtle grain. Apply a golden glow. Emphasize shadows. Picsart light filters can do it all.

picture of a girl holding her stylish sunglasses with light photo effect

A Customizable Glow In Seconds

Picsart light effects can be used for all kinds of images. The best part? They are completely customizable. Whether you’re going for a gnarly grunge aesthetic or want to amp up those golden tones, you can adjust the intensity of any light filter to your liking. Apply stickers, add text, graphics, illustrations, and try out other photo effects and photo editing tools to get the look you want. It’s easy to adjust the level of fade, saturation, brightness, contrast of whatever filter you select. Picsart has the tools that lets you express your vision and share it with the world.

picture of a girl with black and white light photo filters and colorful text stickers

Effects To Enhance Every Image

So, what kinds of images can benefit from light photo effects? Any. Light filters can be used to bring out a certain emotion, make a shot look more artistic, or even more professional, depending on what you need. They can also be used to perfect photos captured under imperfect lighting conditions. Using a flash in low-lit surroundings can sometimes bury a photo in harsh light, but using light effects on dark shot after the fact can bring out subtle details. Apply them to your social media photos to give yourself and your subjects an instant glow. Or use them on business materials to make your product shine. No matter what the goal, light effects can help your images reach it in no time.

light filters on a portrait of a smiling boy wearing hat and glasses

How To Use Light Effects

1
Open the Picsart Editor
2
Upload your image or choose from the #FreeToEdit library
3
Click Effects and scroll down to Light Filters to test them out
4
Use the Adjust and Blend buttons to customize your photo
5
Click Export and download your image

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~ 100Nano Banana Pro generations

~ 55Kling 3.0 videos

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You save $54 with yearly

Access to all photo & video editing features
Advanced background & object removal
Parallel video generations with the world's most powerful AI video models
Unlimited image generations with Flex.2 Klein
1-tap image enhancer
Millions of stock photos & Getty video clips
Selection of trendy fonts, text styles & stickers
Thousands of premium templates
Support for 3+ brand kits
Bulk edit up to 50 images at once
100 GB of cloud storage

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Auto-generate content from your terminal or agent with the Picsart CLI
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~ 500Nano Banana Pro generations

~ 277Kling 3.0 videos

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You save $180 with yearly

5x more usage than Pro

140+ leading AI video, image, and audio models (Kling 3.0, Nano Banana, Veo 3, Seedance 2.0 & more)
Parallel video generations with the world's most powerful AI video models
Early access to advanced AI features
Unlimited image generations with Flex.2 Klein
Bulk edit up to 100 images at once
Support for 10+ brand kits
Create ad variations & localize
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300 GB of cloud storage per seat