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Fade image edges for subtitles and text.

Create a gradual blur from one edge or all four edges while keeping the center clear. Adjust fade depth, blur strength and softness, then switch between a clean Smooth fade and a gently irregular Organic fade for a more natural paper-wash look.

Local image toolFade Image Edges
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Images0 images readyOne setup applies to the whole batch.
Settings behaviorChoose how settings applyStart with one shared setup, then override individual images when needed.
SettingsFade Image Edges
Designed for subtitle-safe edges.

Bottom is the default. Increase Fade depth to make more room for text. Organic gently breaks the straight gradient so the transition feels less synthetic; Smooth keeps a clean, even fade.

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Preview feature. The fade is a visual editing effect, not a privacy-redaction tool. Review the full-resolution export before placing subtitles or important text over the faded area.

Subtitle-safe edge fade · Preview v2

Create a stronger subtitle-safe fade without drawing a hard blur box.

Start with Subtitle Strong when a busy bottom edge needs enough separation for captions, use Subtitle Soft for a lighter treatment, or choose Paper Wash for a softer organic transition. The v2 effect can combine blur, reduced contrast and a dark or light wash while Fade depth controls how far the transition reaches into the image.

Preview build

This tool is available for hands-on testing before it moves into the live Image Tools catalog. Source images still stay in the browser for the supported workflow.

  • Choose Subtitle Soft, Subtitle Strong, Paper Wash or Natural Fade presets, then fine-tune when needed.
  • Fade from Bottom, Top, Left, Right or all four edges while keeping the center clearer.
  • Increase Fade depth up to 100% and Blur strength up to 180 px for difficult, detail-heavy images.
  • Use Wash strength and Reduce contrast to create a cleaner text area instead of relying on blur alone.
  • Switch between Smooth and Organic transitions, with an optional editor-only subtitle guide.
  • Apply one setup to a batch or customize individual images, then download one image directly or multiple results as a ZIP.