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Anaglyph Effect

This tool applies a customizable anaglyph effect to any image. As a privacy-first anaglyph maker online, it splits color channels to simulate stereoscopic 3D, creating chromatic aberration, retro printing errors, or aggressive glitch aesthetics.

Channel separation

The core anaglyph filter works by pulling opposing color channels apart. Separation Distance controls how far the channels drift from the center. Separation Angle defines the direction of the split, allowing for classic horizontal stereoscopic shifts, harsh vertical tearing, or energetic diagonal movement.

Color pairing

The effect supports different color channel combinations to match your intent. Red / Cyan creates the classic retro 3D glasses look. Green / Magenta produces a high-energy synthwave or cyberpunk feel, while Yellow / Blue simulates vintage comic book misregistration.

Ghosting and pop

Pushing channels too far apart can destroy the subject. Ghosting blends the original image back into the center, anchoring the subject while maintaining the separated aura around the edges. Color Pop boosts vibrance and contrast, ensuring the anaglyph effect remains bold and visible even in darker or lower-contrast images.

Frequently Asked Questions

JPEG, PNG, and WebP. The exported image keeps the same format as the original file.

No.

An anaglyph effect separates color channels into offset pairs like red/cyan to create the classic retro 3D-glasses look. Even without glasses, it produces a strong layered, ghosted, pseudo-3D aesthetic.

It controls how far apart the opposing color channels are shifted. Lower values create subtle color aura, while higher values create stronger, more dramatic 3D separation.

Ghosting blends some of the original sharp image back into the effect. Higher ghosting keeps the subject more readable and creates a softer halo instead of a harsh channel split.

Yes. Once the page is loaded (or installed as a PWA), the effect can work offline because all processing is fully client-side.

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