Carved 3D relief
The emboss effect turns an image into a 3D-looking relief. It emphasizes edges and gradients, converting them into highlights and shadows to create the illusion of physical depth.
Use this online emboss effect to make logos look stamped or to give photos a bas-relief look. The edge shading mimics a surface being pressed and lit from a specific direction.
Depth and light angle
Depth controls how strong the height differences feel. A higher depth creates sharper edges and a dramatic carved look. Lower depth yields a subtle, polished bevel.
Angle sets the direction of the virtual light source. Changing the light angle completely alters which edges appear raised or recessed. If the embossed image looks inside-out, flip the invert toggle to swap highlights and shadows.
Smoothing and color
Blur smooths the internal depth map before the shading is applied. This reduces noise and creates a cleaner engraved surface, which is especially useful on grainy photos or complex textures.
Blend mixes the 3D effect shading with the original image. Keep the color turned on to apply the lighting over the original photo, or turn it off for a classic monochrome stone or metal appearance.
Local processing
All image processing happens directly in your browser using an HTML5 canvas. Your files are never uploaded to a remote server. You can generate a photo emboss instantly and securely.