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AI Light Trail Generator

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Developer API
Available on iPhone & Android

How to create light trails on your photo

  1. 1

    Upload your image

    Start by uploading the photo you want to enhance. Nighttime cityscapes, highways, or portraits work great.

  2. 2

    Enter your prompt

    Describe the light trails you imagine. Specify colors, shapes, and location. For example, 'add a fast-moving white light trail along the road'.

  3. 3

    Generate light trails

    Click the generate button and our AI will interpret your prompt to add dynamic light trails directly onto your image.

  4. 4

    Download your image

    Your new high-resolution image is ready to download as a PNG. If you created an animation, it will be an MP4 file.

Mimic the complex photography technique of long exposure without needing a special camera or technical expertise. Upload any photo, especially night scenes or cityscapes, and watch as our AI transforms it into a dynamic work of art. Add the illusion of motion from traffic or create ethereal glows that capture a sense of energy and time passing. This tool makes a sophisticated photo effect, that once took professionals hours to capture, accessible to everyone in just a few moments.

Create Long Exposure Effects Instantly

A vibrant, long-exposure photo of city traffic at night, showing bright red and white light trails from cars moving between tall, illuminated buildings.
Become a digital light painter with complete control over your creation. Instead of being limited by one-click filters, you can describe the exact effect you envision. Specify the colors, from electric blue to fiery red, and the path of the light, whether you want sharp straight lines, elegant spirals, or chaotic scribbles. This conversational approach to editing allows you to add a truly personal and artistic touch, making your photos stand out with bespoke neon glows and mesmerizing patterns.

Full Creative Control Over Light Painting

A vibrant, long-exposure photo of a city at night, showing streaks of red and white light from traffic moving between modern buildings, isolated on a white background.
Bring your static images to life by adding animated light trails. Go beyond still effects and generate a short MP4 video where light dances and moves across your photo. Simply upload your picture and provide a text prompt describing the animation you want to see. Imagine light from car headlights streaking across a bridge or magical sparkles swirling around a subject. This is a perfect way to create captivating visuals for social media posts, digital ads, or website banners that grab and hold attention.

Animate Your Photos with Moving Light

A long-exposure photograph showcasing vibrant red and white light trails from car traffic on a highway at night, set against a clean white background.
It’s Fast: Go from a standard photo to a stunning light-enhanced image in seconds. It’s Customizable: Use text to describe the color, style, and movement of your light trails for a unique look. AI-Powered: Our AI intelligently adds realistic light effects that interact with your photo. Easy to Use: If you can type, you can create professional-looking long exposure effects. No complex software needed. Animate Your Art: Create not just images, but eye-catching MP4 videos with moving light trails to engage your audience.

Why use Pixelcut's AI Light Trail Generator?

A dramatic long-exposure photograph capturing vibrant red and white light trails from moving cars on a winding road at night, creating a sense of speed and motion.
Urban Photography: Enhance cityscapes by adding trails from traffic to create a sense of a bustling metropolis. Automotive Photos: Make car photos more dynamic by adding light streaks from headlights and taillights. Digital Art: Create abstract art by adding complex neon swirls and glowing shapes to a dark background. Event Promotion: Design exciting flyers or social media posts for nighttime events with animated light effects. Portrait Enhancement: Add a magical or futuristic feel to portraits with subtle, glowing light trails.

Light Trail Generator Use Cases

A long-exposure photograph of a city highway at night, showcasing vibrant red and white light trails from moving cars against a backdrop of illuminated skyscrapers.

Frequently Asked Questions

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