This page shows every Artistic Styles preset from the free Image Filters & Effects tool on its own: a before-and-after comparison and a full picture with the filter applied. There are 24 filters here, all run at 100% strength on the same sample photo.
Artistic Styles presets go further than a normal grade. They aim at stylised looks inspired by art movements and creative photography. In this set of 24, 1 lean warm, 1 lean cool and 22 stay close to neutral. On average they change contrast by +16 and saturation by +8; 14 boost colour, 3 mute it heavily, 6 add visible grain and 5 add a noticeable vignette.
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All 24 Artistic Styles filters
1. Abstract Blur
Abstract blur art — colour boosted with smooth motion blur.
This preset pushes colour to a vivid level, lifts exposure slightly and gently lifts the midtones. On top of that it adds some contrast and applies a soft blur of about 3 px for a dreamy look. The look is finished with a light vignette.
Brightness +5 · Contrast +8 · Saturation +30 · Gamma 1.05 · Warmth (R−B) −3 · Vignette 10 · Blur 3
2. Anime Tone
Anime-style vibrant colours — clean, bright and high-saturation.
Applied at 100%, it pushes colour to a vivid level, brightens the frame and gently lifts the midtones. Beyond that it adds strong contrast, applies extra clarity and applies noticeable sharpening.
Brightness +10 · Contrast +20 · Saturation +45 · Gamma 1.05 · Warmth (R−B) −3 · Clarity +15 · Vignette 5 · Sharpen 2
3. Blueprint Style
Technical blueprint — monochrome blue with white line details.
The grade mutes colour heavily, adds a clearly cool, blue cast, pulls green out for a magenta lean and lifts exposure slightly. Colour is split-toned with blue-tinted shadows and cool, icy highlights. In addition it applies extra clarity and applies noticeable sharpening. Final touches: a light vignette.
Brightness +5 · Contrast +30 · Saturation −80 · Gamma 1 · Warmth (R−B) −80 · Clarity +15 · Vignette 10 · Sharpen 2
4. Chalk Drawing
Chalk on blackboard effect — inverted high contrast with grain texture.
At full strength it mutes colour heavily, settles the midtones a bit darker and adds very punchy contrast. It also applies strong clarity for crisp local contrast and applies noticeable sharpening. To finish, it adds a light vignette and visible film grain.
Brightness −3 · Contrast +35 · Saturation −60 · Gamma 0.92 · Warmth (R−B) −3 · Clarity +20 · Vignette 15 · Grain 15 · Sharpen 2
5. Comic Book
Bold comic book style — high contrast, vivid colours, sharp edges.
This preset pushes colour to a vivid level, lifts exposure slightly and settles the midtones a bit darker. On top of that it adds very punchy contrast, applies strong clarity for crisp local contrast and applies noticeable sharpening.
Brightness +5 · Contrast +45 · Saturation +50 · Gamma 0.9 · Warmth (R−B) +3 · Clarity +20 · Vignette 8 · Sharpen 3
6. Cyberpunk
Neon dystopia — high contrast with electric magenta and cyan.
Applied at 100%, it pushes colour to a vivid level, pulls green out for a magenta lean, pulls exposure down a little and settles the midtones a bit darker. It also adds blue-tinted shadows and warm golden highlights. Beyond that it adds very punchy contrast, applies extra clarity and applies noticeable sharpening. It closes with a heavy vignette that darkens the edges and a touch of grain.
Brightness −8 · Contrast +35 · Saturation +45 · Gamma 0.9 · Warmth (R−B) −5 · Clarity +15 · Vignette 45 · Grain 12 · Sharpen 2
7. Dark Matte
Moody dark matte — crushed blacks, faded highlights, desaturated.
The grade softens colour, pulls exposure down a little and settles the midtones a bit darker. In addition it adds some contrast. Final touches: a noticeable vignette and a touch of grain.
Brightness −5 · Contrast +10 · Saturation −20 · Gamma 0.92 · Warmth (R−B) −2 · Clarity +5 · Vignette 40 · Grain 12
8. Fantasy Glow
Magical fantasy glow — ethereal light with warm colour bloom.
At full strength it boosts colour, brightens the frame and opens up the midtones. The look is split-toned with blue-tinted shadows and warm golden highlights. It also flattens contrast for a soft, faded feel and applies a soft blur of about 2 px for a dreamy look.
Brightness +15 · Contrast −10 · Saturation +20 · Gamma 1.2 · Warmth (R−B) 0 · Clarity −5 · Vignette 5 · Grain 3 · Blur 2
9. Film Grain Heavy
Pushed ISO film grain — heavy texture with slightly desaturated tones.
This preset gently lifts the midtones and adds some contrast. The look is finished with a light vignette and heavy film grain.
Brightness +2 · Contrast +8 · Saturation −12 · Gamma 1.05 · Warmth (R−B) +3 · Vignette 20 · Grain 45
10. Glitch Effect
Digital glitch distortion — chromatic aberration colour shift.
Applied at 100%, it boosts colour, pulls green out for a magenta lean and adds strong contrast. It also adds warm red-tinted shadows and warm golden highlights. Beyond that it applies extra clarity. It closes with a light vignette and visible film grain.
Brightness +3 · Contrast +20 · Saturation +25 · Gamma 0.98 · Warmth (R−B) +5 · Clarity +8 · Vignette 20 · Grain 15 · Sharpen 1
11. Halftone
Print halftone pattern feel — high contrast with reduced colour depth.
The grade softens colour, lifts exposure slightly and settles the midtones a bit darker. In addition it adds very punchy contrast, applies extra clarity and applies noticeable sharpening. Final touches: a light vignette and visible film grain.
Brightness +5 · Contrast +40 · Saturation −20 · Gamma 0.92 · Warmth (R−B) 0 · Clarity +15 · Vignette 10 · Grain 20 · Sharpen 3
12. Matte Finish
Trendy matte look — lifted blacks, reduced contrast, faded highlights.
At full strength it lifts exposure slightly and opens up the midtones. The look is split-toned with warm red-tinted shadows. It also flattens contrast for a soft, faded feel. To finish, it adds a touch of grain.
Brightness +8 · Contrast −18 · Saturation −10 · Gamma 1.12 · Warmth (R−B) 0 · Grain 8
13. Minimalist Fade
Clean minimalist fade — almost monochrome, airy and spacious.
This preset softens colour, brightens the frame and opens up the midtones. For depth it uses blue-tinted shadows and cool, icy highlights. On top of that it flattens contrast for a soft, faded feel. The look is finished with a touch of grain.
Brightness +15 · Contrast −20 · Saturation −45 · Gamma 1.2 · Warmth (R−B) −3 · Grain 5
14. Neon Art
Pure neon art explosion — maximum colour pop with dark background.
Applied at 100%, it pushes colour to a vivid level, darkens the frame noticeably and deepens the midtones strongly. It also adds blue-tinted shadows and cool, icy highlights. Beyond that it adds very punchy contrast, applies extra clarity and applies noticeable sharpening. It closes with a heavy vignette that darkens the edges and a touch of grain.
Brightness −10 · Contrast +40 · Saturation +60 · Gamma 0.88 · Warmth (R−B) −5 · Clarity +12 · Vignette 50 · Grain 8 · Sharpen 2
15. Oil Painting
Rich oil painting depth — deep saturated colours with smooth texture.
The grade boosts colour, gently lifts the midtones and adds some contrast. In addition it applies extra clarity and applies a soft blur of about 1 px for a dreamy look. Final touches: a light vignette.
Brightness +3 · Contrast +15 · Saturation +25 · Gamma 1.05 · Warmth (R−B) +5 · Clarity +10 · Vignette 20 · Blur 1
16. Pastel Dream
Soft pastel tones — desaturated warmth with lifted shadows.
At full strength it pushes the greens, brightens the frame and opens up the midtones. The look is split-toned with warm red-tinted shadows and warm golden highlights. It also flattens contrast for a soft, faded feel and applies a soft blur of about 1 px for a dreamy look. To finish, it adds a touch of grain.
Brightness +14 · Contrast −15 · Saturation −8 · Gamma 1.2 · Warmth (R−B) +3 · Clarity −3 · Vignette 5 · Grain 5 · Blur 1
17. Pencil Sketch
B&W pencil sketch feel — desaturated with fine edge detail.
This preset strips out almost all colour, giving a near black-and-white image, lifts exposure slightly and gently lifts the midtones. On top of that it adds strong contrast, applies strong clarity for crisp local contrast and applies noticeable sharpening. The look is finished with a touch of grain.
Brightness +8 · Contrast +30 · Saturation −95 · Gamma 1.05 · Warmth (R−B) 0 · Clarity +20 · Vignette 5 · Grain 8 · Sharpen 3
18. Pixel Art
Retro pixel game aesthetic — vivid, blocky, high contrast colour.
Applied at 100%, it pushes colour to a vivid level, lifts exposure slightly and settles the midtones a bit darker. Beyond that it adds very punchy contrast, applies strong clarity for crisp local contrast and applies noticeable sharpening.
Brightness +5 · Contrast +35 · Saturation +50 · Gamma 0.9 · Warmth (R−B) 0 · Clarity +20 · Vignette 5 · Sharpen 3
19. Pop Art
Bold pop art — maximum saturation and contrast with bright palette.
The grade pushes colour to a vivid level, lifts exposure slightly and settles the midtones a bit darker. In addition it adds very punchy contrast, applies extra clarity and applies noticeable sharpening.
Brightness +8 · Contrast +40 · Saturation +70 · Gamma 0.95 · Warmth (R−B) +5 · Clarity +15 · Vignette 5 · Sharpen 2
20. Posterize
Posterised graphic look — strong contrast, pure colour areas.
At full strength it pushes colour to a vivid level, lifts exposure slightly and deepens the midtones strongly. It also adds very punchy contrast, applies extra clarity and applies noticeable sharpening.
Brightness +5 · Contrast +50 · Saturation +40 · Gamma 0.88 · Warmth (R−B) 0 · Clarity +10 · Vignette 8 · Sharpen 2
21. VHS Retro
VHS tape degradation — oversaturated, slightly blurred, colour bleed.
This preset pushes colour to a vivid level and adds some contrast. For depth it uses blue-tinted shadows and warm golden highlights. On top of that it applies a soft blur of about 1 px for a dreamy look. The look is finished with a light vignette and visible film grain.
Brightness +3 · Contrast +15 · Saturation +30 · Gamma 1 · Warmth (R−B) +5 · Vignette 15 · Grain 25 · Blur 1
22. Vaporwave
80s vaporwave aesthetic — pink-purple-teal with dreamy softness.
Applied at 100%, it pushes colour to a vivid level, pulls green out for a magenta lean, lifts exposure slightly and gently lifts the midtones. It also adds blue-tinted shadows and cool, icy highlights. Beyond that it adds some contrast and applies a soft blur of about 1 px for a dreamy look. It closes with a noticeable vignette and a touch of grain.
Brightness +5 · Contrast +10 · Saturation +40 · Gamma 1.08 · Warmth (R−B) −2 · Vignette 25 · Grain 8 · Blur 1
23. Vintage Polaroid
Faded Polaroid instant — warm, low contrast with heavy borders feel.
The grade softens colour, adds a clearly warm, orange cast, pushes the greens and lifts exposure slightly. Colour is split-toned with warm red-tinted shadows and warm golden highlights. In addition it flattens contrast for a soft, faded feel. Final touches: a heavy vignette that darkens the edges and heavy film grain.
Brightness +8 · Contrast −20 · Saturation −15 · Gamma 1.18 · Warmth (R−B) +30 · Clarity −5 · Vignette 45 · Grain 30
24. Watercolor
Soft watercolour painting feel — diffused edges, pastel tones.
At full strength it boosts colour, brightens the frame and opens up the midtones. The look is split-toned with warm red-tinted shadows and warm golden highlights. It also flattens contrast for a soft, faded feel and applies a soft blur of about 2 px for a dreamy look. To finish, it adds a touch of grain.
Brightness +12 · Contrast −12 · Saturation +15 · Gamma 1.15 · Warmth (R−B) 0 · Clarity −8 · Vignette 8 · Grain 5 · Blur 2
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