Northern Lights Effect for Photos
Waving curtains of northern lights over your night sky.
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JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, HEIC, GIF · up to 100 MB
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Give a night landscape, an evening city or a winter scene a magical glow. The aurora is drawn as curtains of light rays that shimmer across the sky and blend into the dark parts of the photo, so bright areas stay natural. Pick the color, move the curtain higher or lower and set the intensity.
How to add an aurora effect
- Step 1
Add a photo, ideally with a dark sky.
- Step 2
Choose the color, height and intensity of the aurora.
- Step 3
Download the photo.
Why use PhotoTools
Four colors
Green, teal, violet or pink lights.
Natural blend
The glow lights up dark areas and leaves bright ones.
Adjustable
Move the curtain and set its strength.
Supported formats
Input
- JPG
- PNG
- WebP
- AVIF
- HEIC
Output
- JPG
- PNG
- WebP
- AVIF
Frequently asked questions
Which photos work best?
Photos with a dark sky: night landscapes, evening cities, snowy scenes. On a bright daytime sky the effect is barely visible.
Is it free?
Yes. Browser tools on PhotoTools are free, unlimited and work without an account.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. This tool runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your images never leave your device, and nothing is stored.