Overlay Blend Mode

Overlay combines Multiply and Screen to increase contrast while preserving highlights and shadows.

Overlay combines Multiply and Screen to increase contrast while preserving highlights and shadows.

Feb 2, 2026

Feb 2, 2026

Overview

Overlay mode darkens dark areas and brightens light areas simultaneously, boosting contrast and saturation.

Effect

This creates a punchy, vivid look that enhances texture and tonal separation.

Use Cases

Overlay is commonly used in photography, cinematic grading, and graphic design to intensify visual impact.

Control

Reducing layer opacity can fine-tune the strength of the effect.

Overview

Overlay mode darkens dark areas and brightens light areas simultaneously, boosting contrast and saturation.

Effect

This creates a punchy, vivid look that enhances texture and tonal separation.

Use Cases

Overlay is commonly used in photography, cinematic grading, and graphic design to intensify visual impact.

Control

Reducing layer opacity can fine-tune the strength of the effect.

Overview

Overlay mode darkens dark areas and brightens light areas simultaneously, boosting contrast and saturation.

Effect

This creates a punchy, vivid look that enhances texture and tonal separation.

Use Cases

Overlay is commonly used in photography, cinematic grading, and graphic design to intensify visual impact.

Control

Reducing layer opacity can fine-tune the strength of the effect.

Overlay enhances contrast, making images appear more vivid and dynamic.

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