Professional Emboss Effect Tool

Transform images with 3D embossed relief effects and customizable lighting angles

Select Image

Click to select an image or drag and drop
Supported formats: JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP (Max: 20MB)

Emboss Settings

Emboss Type

Classic Traditional emboss effect

Strong Deep relief effect

Subtle Gentle raised effect

Edge Edge enhancement

Directional Angle-based lighting

Depth: 1.0

Shallow Medium Deep

Light Angle: 135°

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Advanced Options

Enhance contrast Boost contrast for stronger effect

Output Format

Maximum quality Use highest quality settings

Quick Presets

Live Preview

Original Image

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Classic, Depth 1.0

Embossed Effect

EMBOSS

Emboss preview

Emboss Effect Guide

Emboss Types

Classic: Traditional raised relief effect
Strong: Deep carving with pronounced shadows
Subtle: Gentle raised surface texture
Edge: Enhanced edge definition
Directional: Customizable light direction

Lighting Tips

135°: Classic upper-left lighting
45°: Upper-right side lighting
225°: Lower-left dramatic effect
315°: Lower-right backlighting
Experiment with angles for unique effects
Side lighting creates strong shadows

Depth Control

0.1-0.5: Subtle surface texture
0.6-1.5: Moderate relief effect
1.6-3.0: Deep carving appearance
Higher depth = more pronounced effect
Combine with contrast for drama
Test different depths for best results

Best Practices

High contrast images work excellently
Text and logos create great emboss effects
Portraits benefit from subtle settings
Landscapes work well with edge enhancement
Try different types for various moods
Combine with other effects for creativity