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Cinematic Light Rays Effect Generator

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Available on iPhone & Android

How to Add Cinematic Light Rays to Your Photo

  1. 1

    Upload your image

    Start by uploading the photo you want to enhance. This can be a landscape, portrait, or any image you want to add a dramatic lighting effect to.

  2. 2

    Enter your prompt

    In the text box, describe the light effect you envision. Be specific about the location, color, and style of the rays for the best results.

  3. 3

    Generate light rays

    Click the generate button and our AI will add cinematic light rays to your image based on your prompt, blending them naturally into the scene.

  4. 4

    Download your image

    Your photo with stunning new lighting is ready. Download the high-resolution PNG file to share on social media, use in a project, or print.

Transform your photos from simple snapshots into captivating, moody scenes. With our AI tool, you can add beautiful sunbeams and god rays to any image in just a few moments. Whether you want to enhance a foggy forest landscape or add a touch of magic to a portrait, generating cinematic lighting is effortless. Just upload your photo, describe the effect you want, and watch as dramatic light rays bring a new level of depth and emotion to your photography. No complex editing software is required.

Create Dramatic Lighting Instantly

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You are the lighting director. Pixelcut’s AI agent gives you the power to add light rays to your photo just by describing them. Specify where you want the light to come from, its intensity, and its color. For example, you could type “add soft golden sunbeams coming from the top left corner” or “create strong white light rays shining through the window.” This intuitive, text-based control makes it easy to achieve the precise atmospheric effect you envision for your image without manual adjustments.

Control Light with Simple Text Prompts

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Forget fake-looking overlays. Our AI is designed to create a realistic light effect that blends naturally with your photo. The tool analyzes the context of your image, like the existing light sources and objects, to intelligently cast sunbeams that appear authentic. The light will realistically wrap around trees, filter through clouds, or stream through windows, creating a final image where the added god rays look like they were captured in the original shot, adding a professional and ethereal quality.

Achieve Natural, Believable Results

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It’s Fast: Go from a flat photo to a dramatic scene in seconds. It's AI-Powered: Use simple text to generate complex lighting effects that interact realistically with your image. It's Easy to Use: No need for professional editing skills. If you can type, you can add stunning light rays. It's Versatile: Perfect for everything from landscape photography and artistic portraits to eye-catching marketing visuals. It’s High-Quality: Download your edited image in high resolution, ready for printing or sharing online.

Why use Pixelcut's AI Cinematic Light Rays?

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Landscape Photography: Enhance the mood of forest, mountain, and coastal shots by adding beautiful sunbeams breaking through clouds or trees. Portrait Photography: Create dramatic, angelic, or ethereal portraits by adding soft light rays to highlight your subject. Digital Art: Add a magical or mystical atmosphere to your fantasy and sci-fi creations with custom light effects. Real Estate Photography: Make interiors feel more inviting by adding warm sunlight streaming through windows. Product Marketing: Make your product shots stand out with dynamic lighting that draws the viewer's eye.

Cinematic Light Rays Use Cases

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Frequently Asked Questions

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