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Text Glow Effect Generator

Trusted by 70 million people
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Developer API
Available on iPhone & Android

How to Add a Glow Effect to Text

  1. 1

    Upload your image

    Start by selecting and uploading the photo that contains the text you wish to illuminate.

  2. 2

    Enter your prompt

    Describe the glow you want. For example, type 'add a soft yellow glow to the headline' or 'make the text a vibrant pink neon sign'.

  3. 3

    Generate text glow

    With a single click, our AI will process your image and prompt to apply the custom glow effect to your text.

  4. 4

    Download your image

    Your newly illuminated, high-resolution PNG image is ready to be downloaded and shared.

Transform plain text in your photos into a brilliant light source. Our AI tool makes it simple to create a text glow effect without any complex design software. Just describe the look you want, from a subtle shimmer to a bold neon sign, and watch it come to life. This is perfect for adding atmosphere to night photography, creating moody social media posts, or making event flyers stand out. No graphic design experience is necessary to make your words illuminate the scene.

Instant Neon and Glow Effects

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Your creative vision guides the final result. By using descriptive prompts, you can direct the AI to produce the exact glow you imagine. Specify the color, such as a 'soft pink aura' or a 'vibrant green neon light'. You can also influence the intensity and style of the illumination to perfectly match the mood of your photograph. This level of control allows you to craft visuals where the glowing text becomes a natural and compelling element of the overall composition, all through simple conversation.

Full Control Over Illumination

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Our AI does more than just make text glow; it intelligently integrates the light into your image. The tool analyzes the surrounding environment in your photo and renders a glow that casts realistic light and reflections on nearby surfaces. Imagine a neon sign's glow softly illuminating the pavement below or a magical phrase casting a shimmer on a character's face. This context-aware capability ensures the effect looks authentic and enhances the atmosphere of your image, making your edits appear more natural and professional.

Realistic, Context-Aware Lighting

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It's Fast: Add a professional glow effect to text in seconds, not hours. It's Customizable: Simply describe the color, brightness, and style of the glow you want. AI-Powered: Our AI intelligently identifies text in your photo and applies a realistic, context-aware glow. Easy to Use: If you can describe it, you can create it. No complex sliders or settings. Use Designs Anywhere: Create stunning, high-resolution images perfect for social media, digital art, or marketing materials.

Why use Pixelcut's AI Text Glow Effect?

A photorealistic mockup of the word 'GLOW' written in bright, electric blue neon letters, casting a vibrant aura against a clean white background.
Event Promotions: Make the titles, dates, and details on your digital posters and flyers pop with a luminous effect. Social Media Graphics: Grab your audience's attention on their feeds with glowing quotes, announcements, or intriguing questions. Digital Art & Photography: Enhance your creative projects by adding glowing inscriptions, magical runes, or futuristic signage to your scenes. Website Banners: Create eye-catching call-to-action buttons or website headers that shine and draw in visitors.

Text Glow Effect Use Cases

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Frequently Asked Questions

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