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Add Custom Particle Overlays with AI

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Developer API
Available on iPhone & Android

How to Add a Particle Overlay

  1. 1

    Upload Your Photo

    Choose the image you want to enhance with a particle effect.

  2. 2

    Describe the Effect

    In the text box, describe the particles you want to add. Be specific about color, style, and movement.

  3. 3

    Generate Your Overlay

    Our AI will process your request and add the custom particle overlay directly onto your image.

  4. 4

    Download Your Image

    Your enhanced photo is ready for download in high-resolution PNG format.

Forget searching for the perfect PNG file or struggling with complex editing software. Our AI tool lets you add dynamic particle effects directly to your photos in seconds. Simply upload your image and describe the atmosphere you want to create. Whether you need gentle floating dust for a nostalgic look, bright sparkles for a celebratory feel, or magical glowing orbs for a fantasy scene, our generator makes it simple. Achieve professional-looking results without any technical skills or lengthy processes.

Instant Atmosphere with Custom Particle Effects

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Take full creative control over your image's ambiance. With our text-to-image editor, your words guide the AI to create the perfect particle overlay. Specify "soft blue and purple glowing particles" for a cosmic feel, or "tiny golden sparks drifting from right to left" for a magical touch. You can define the size, density, color, and even the perceived movement of the particles. This level of detail ensures the final effect seamlessly integrates with your original photo, matching your exact artistic vision.

Your Vision, Your Particles

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A well-placed particle effect can transform a good photo into a great one. Add a touch of magic to portraits, create a dreamy mood for wedding photos, or make your product shots stand out with a subtle shimmer. The high-resolution PNG output ensures your final image looks crisp and professional, ready for social media feeds, digital art portfolios, or marketing materials. This tool gives you a quick and easy way to add that extra layer of visual interest that captures attention and enhances your storytelling.

Elevate Your Photos for Any Occasion

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It’s Simple: Just upload a photo and type what you want to see. No layers or brushes needed. It’s Customizable: From color to style, describe the exact particle effect you need. AI-Powered: Our AI intelligently interprets your prompt to blend the effect naturally into your photo. It's Fast: Go from a plain photo to an enhanced masterpiece in moments, not hours. Versatile Downloads: Get a high-resolution PNG file ready for any personal or professional project.

Why use Pixelcut's AI to add particle overlays?

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Portrait Photography: Add bokeh or light specks to create a soft, professional look. Fantasy Art: Conjure magical auras, fairy dust, or cosmic energy around characters and scenes. Event Photos: Make celebrations more festive by adding confetti or sparkle effects to wedding or party pictures. Product Marketing: Draw attention to your products with a subtle gleam or shimmering background. Vintage Effects: Introduce dust and scratch overlays to give modern photos a classic, aged appearance.

Particle Overlay Use Cases

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Frequently Asked Questions

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