Architecture & Urban Image Filters: Before & After Examples for All 20 Presets

This page shows every Architecture & Urban 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 20 filters here, all run at 100% strength on the same sample photo.

Architecture & Urban presets work on buildings and streets. They stress lines, texture and tone, from clean modern looks to gritty urban ones. In this set of 20, 5 lean warm, 7 lean cool and 8 stay close to neutral. On average they change contrast by +21 and saturation by +0; 6 boost colour, 1 mute it heavily, 2 add visible grain and 11 add a noticeable vignette.

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All 20 Architecture & Urban filters

1. Abandoned Urban

Derelict urban decay — desaturated, weathered and atmospheric.

This preset softens colour and adds some contrast. On top of that it applies extra clarity. The look is finished with a noticeable vignette and visible film grain.

Brightness −3 · Contrast +18 · Saturation −25 · Gamma 0.97 · Warmth (R−B) +2 · Clarity +10 · Vignette 38 · Grain 20 · Sharpen 1

Before and after comparison of the Abandoned Urban photo filter (Architecture & Urban) on the sample photo — Abandoned Urban: before (left) and after (right).

Sample photo with the Abandoned Urban filter (Architecture & Urban) fully applied — Abandoned Urban applied at 100% strength.

2. Aerial City View

Drone aerial view — vibrant, sharp and sweeping from above.

Applied at 100%, it boosts colour, lifts exposure slightly and gently lifts the midtones. Beyond that it adds some contrast, applies strong clarity for crisp local contrast and applies noticeable sharpening. It closes with a light vignette.

Brightness +8 · Contrast +18 · Saturation +20 · Gamma 1.05 · Warmth (R−B) −5 · Clarity +18 · Vignette 10 · Grain 3 · Sharpen 2

Before and after comparison of the Aerial City View photo filter (Architecture & Urban) on the sample photo — Aerial City View: before (left) and after (right).

Sample photo with the Aerial City View filter (Architecture & Urban) fully applied — Aerial City View applied at 100% strength.

3. Blue Hour City

City at twilight — deep blue sky, warm window glow, magical.

The grade leans cool and adds strong contrast. Colour is split-toned with blue-tinted shadows and warm golden highlights. In addition it applies extra clarity. Final touches: a noticeable vignette and a touch of grain.

Brightness +2 · Contrast +22 · Saturation +14 · Gamma 1 · Warmth (R−B) −12 · Clarity +12 · Vignette 32 · Grain 8 · Sharpen 1

Before and after comparison of the Blue Hour City photo filter (Architecture & Urban) on the sample photo — Blue Hour City: before (left) and after (right).

Sample photo with the Blue Hour City filter (Architecture & Urban) fully applied — Blue Hour City applied at 100% strength.

4. Brutalist Concrete

Raw brutalist concrete — cool grey, no warmth, stark geometry.

At full strength it softens colour, leans cool and adds strong contrast. It also applies strong clarity for crisp local contrast and applies noticeable sharpening. To finish, it adds a light vignette and a touch of grain.

Brightness +3 · Contrast +22 · Saturation −20 · Gamma 0.98 · Warmth (R−B) −8 · Clarity +20 · Vignette 15 · Grain 8 · Sharpen 2

Before and after comparison of the Brutalist Concrete photo filter (Architecture & Urban) on the sample photo — Brutalist Concrete: before (left) and after (right).

Sample photo with the Brutalist Concrete filter (Architecture & Urban) fully applied — Brutalist Concrete applied at 100% strength.

5. Church Interior

Sacred interior light — dramatic shafts, warm stone, reverent mood.

This preset leans warm, gently lifts the midtones and adds strong contrast. For depth it uses warm golden highlights. On top of that it applies extra clarity. The look is finished with a heavy vignette that darkens the edges and a touch of grain.

Brightness +3 · Contrast +25 · Saturation +8 · Gamma 1.04 · Warmth (R−B) +14 · Clarity +12 · Vignette 48 · Grain 8 · Sharpen 1

Before and after comparison of the Church Interior photo filter (Architecture & Urban) on the sample photo — Church Interior: before (left) and after (right).

Sample photo with the Church Interior filter (Architecture & Urban) fully applied — Church Interior applied at 100% strength.

6. Clean Modern

Clean modern architecture — neutral tones, sharp lines, precise.

Applied at 100%, it lifts exposure slightly and gently lifts the midtones. Beyond that it adds some contrast, applies strong clarity for crisp local contrast and applies noticeable sharpening.

Brightness +6 · Contrast +16 · Saturation +5 · Gamma 1.04 · Warmth (R−B) −3 · Clarity +18 · Vignette 8 · Grain 2 · Sharpen 2

Before and after comparison of the Clean Modern photo filter (Architecture & Urban) on the sample photo — Clean Modern: before (left) and after (right).

Sample photo with the Clean Modern filter (Architecture & Urban) fully applied — Clean Modern applied at 100% strength.

7. Dramatic Architecture B&W

Monumental B&W architecture — sweeping lines, epic contrast.

The grade strips out almost all colour, giving a near black-and-white image, settles the midtones a bit darker and adds very punchy contrast. In addition it applies strong clarity for crisp local contrast and applies noticeable sharpening. Final touches: a noticeable vignette and a touch of grain.

Brightness 0 · Contrast +35 · Saturation −100 · Gamma 0.95 · Warmth (R−B) 0 · Clarity +22 · Vignette 25 · Grain 8 · Sharpen 2

Before and after comparison of the Dramatic Architecture B&W photo filter (Architecture & Urban) on the sample photo — Dramatic Architecture B&W: before (left) and after (right).

Sample photo with the Dramatic Architecture B&W filter (Architecture & Urban) fully applied — Dramatic Architecture B&W applied at 100% strength.

8. Futuristic Sci-Fi

Futuristic architecture — electric blues and whites, ultra-modern.

At full strength it boosts colour, adds a clearly cool, blue cast, lifts exposure slightly and adds strong contrast. The look is split-toned with blue-tinted shadows and cool, icy highlights. It also applies extra clarity and applies noticeable sharpening. To finish, it adds a noticeable vignette.

Brightness +5 · Contrast +25 · Saturation +18 · Gamma 0.98 · Warmth (R−B) −38 · Clarity +16 · Vignette 25 · Grain 4 · Sharpen 2

Before and after comparison of the Futuristic Sci-Fi photo filter (Architecture & Urban) on the sample photo — Futuristic Sci-Fi: before (left) and after (right).

Sample photo with the Futuristic Sci-Fi filter (Architecture & Urban) fully applied — Futuristic Sci-Fi applied at 100% strength.

9. Glass & Steel

Modern glass and steel — cool blue reflections, crisp and precise.

This preset adds a clearly cool, blue cast, lifts exposure slightly and adds strong contrast. For depth it uses blue-tinted shadows. On top of that it applies strong clarity for crisp local contrast and applies noticeable sharpening. The look is finished with a light vignette.

Brightness +6 · Contrast +20 · Saturation +10 · Gamma 1.02 · Warmth (R−B) −26 · Clarity +18 · Vignette 10 · Grain 2 · Sharpen 2

Before and after comparison of the Glass & Steel photo filter (Architecture & Urban) on the sample photo — Glass & Steel: before (left) and after (right).

Sample photo with the Glass & Steel filter (Architecture & Urban) fully applied — Glass & Steel applied at 100% strength.

10. Golden Hour Building

Warm evening light on buildings — glowing facades and long shadows.

Applied at 100%, it boosts colour, adds a clearly warm, orange cast, pushes the greens and lifts exposure slightly. It also adds warm red-tinted shadows and warm golden highlights. Beyond that it adds some contrast and applies extra clarity. It closes with a light vignette and a touch of grain.

Brightness +6 · Contrast +16 · Saturation +18 · Gamma 1.06 · Warmth (R−B) +38 · Clarity +14 · Vignette 18 · Grain 5 · Sharpen 1

Before and after comparison of the Golden Hour Building photo filter (Architecture & Urban) on the sample photo — Golden Hour Building: before (left) and after (right).

Sample photo with the Golden Hour Building filter (Architecture & Urban) fully applied — Golden Hour Building applied at 100% strength.

11. Historic Warm

Historical buildings — warm stone tones, timeless and dignified.

The grade adds a clearly warm, orange cast, pushes the greens, lifts exposure slightly and gently lifts the midtones. Colour is split-toned with warm red-tinted shadows and warm golden highlights. In addition it adds some contrast and applies extra clarity. Final touches: a light vignette and a touch of grain.

Brightness +6 · Contrast +12 · Saturation +12 · Gamma 1.08 · Warmth (R−B) +22 · Clarity +12 · Vignette 18 · Grain 8 · Sharpen 1

Before and after comparison of the Historic Warm photo filter (Architecture & Urban) on the sample photo — Historic Warm: before (left) and after (right).

Sample photo with the Historic Warm filter (Architecture & Urban) fully applied — Historic Warm applied at 100% strength.

12. Industrial

Factory and industrial — raw steel, dark and purposeful.

At full strength it pulls exposure down a little and settles the midtones a bit darker. It also adds strong contrast, applies extra clarity and applies noticeable sharpening. To finish, it adds a noticeable vignette and a touch of grain.

Brightness −5 · Contrast +25 · Saturation −12 · Gamma 0.94 · Warmth (R−B) +2 · Clarity +16 · Vignette 28 · Grain 14 · Sharpen 2

Before and after comparison of the Industrial photo filter (Architecture & Urban) on the sample photo — Industrial: before (left) and after (right).

Sample photo with the Industrial filter (Architecture & Urban) fully applied — Industrial applied at 100% strength.

13. Interior Warm

Warm interior design photography — cozy, inviting ambient light.

This preset adds a clearly warm, orange cast, lifts exposure slightly and gently lifts the midtones. For depth it uses warm red-tinted shadows and warm golden highlights. On top of that it adds some contrast and applies extra clarity. The look is finished with a light vignette.

Brightness +8 · Contrast +10 · Saturation +14 · Gamma 1.08 · Warmth (R−B) +26 · Clarity +10 · Vignette 16 · Grain 4 · Sharpen 1

Before and after comparison of the Interior Warm photo filter (Architecture & Urban) on the sample photo — Interior Warm: before (left) and after (right).

Sample photo with the Interior Warm filter (Architecture & Urban) fully applied — Interior Warm applied at 100% strength.

14. Long Exposure Night

Simulates long exposure night — smooth light trails, deep contrast.

Applied at 100%, it boosts colour, leans cool, pulls exposure down a little and settles the midtones a bit darker. It also adds blue-tinted shadows. Beyond that it adds strong contrast, applies extra clarity and applies a soft blur of about 1 px for a dreamy look. It closes with a noticeable vignette.

Brightness −5 · Contrast +28 · Saturation +20 · Gamma 0.94 · Warmth (R−B) −8 · Clarity +8 · Vignette 38 · Grain 4 · Blur 1

Before and after comparison of the Long Exposure Night photo filter (Architecture & Urban) on the sample photo — Long Exposure Night: before (left) and after (right).

Sample photo with the Long Exposure Night filter (Architecture & Urban) fully applied — Long Exposure Night applied at 100% strength.

15. Minimal White

Minimalist architecture — pure whites, clean shadows, airy space.

The grade brightens the frame and opens up the midtones. In addition it adds some contrast and applies extra clarity.

Brightness +14 · Contrast +10 · Saturation −5 · Gamma 1.14 · Warmth (R−B) −1 · Clarity +12 · Vignette 5 · Grain 2 · Sharpen 1

Before and after comparison of the Minimal White photo filter (Architecture & Urban) on the sample photo — Minimal White: before (left) and after (right).

Sample photo with the Minimal White filter (Architecture & Urban) fully applied — Minimal White applied at 100% strength.

16. Night City Lights

City at night — vivid neon reflections, deep blacks, electrifying.

At full strength it boosts colour, leans cool, pulls exposure down a little and settles the midtones a bit darker. The look is split-toned with blue-tinted shadows and warm golden highlights. It also adds strong contrast and applies extra clarity. To finish, it adds a heavy vignette that darkens the edges and a touch of grain.

Brightness −8 · Contrast +32 · Saturation +28 · Gamma 0.9 · Warmth (R−B) −6 · Clarity +12 · Vignette 45 · Grain 12 · Sharpen 1

Before and after comparison of the Night City Lights photo filter (Architecture & Urban) on the sample photo — Night City Lights: before (left) and after (right).

Sample photo with the Night City Lights filter (Architecture & Urban) fully applied — Night City Lights applied at 100% strength.

17. Rainy Street Reflections

Wet street reflections — moody blue-grey with neon puddle glow.

This preset adds a clearly cool, blue cast and adds strong contrast. For depth it uses blue-tinted shadows. On top of that it applies extra clarity. The look is finished with a noticeable vignette and a touch of grain.

Brightness +2 · Contrast +20 · Saturation −8 · Gamma 1 · Warmth (R−B) −19 · Clarity +10 · Vignette 35 · Grain 10 · Sharpen 1

Before and after comparison of the Rainy Street Reflections photo filter (Architecture & Urban) on the sample photo — Rainy Street Reflections: before (left) and after (right).

Sample photo with the Rainy Street Reflections filter (Architecture & Urban) fully applied — Rainy Street Reflections applied at 100% strength.

18. Sunset Skyline

Epic city skyline at sunset — blazing sky, silhouetted buildings.

Applied at 100%, it boosts colour, adds a clearly warm, orange cast, pushes the greens and adds strong contrast. It also adds warm golden highlights. Beyond that it applies extra clarity. It closes with a noticeable vignette and a touch of grain.

Brightness +3 · Contrast +24 · Saturation +22 · Gamma 1 · Warmth (R−B) +40 · Clarity +14 · Vignette 28 · Grain 6 · Sharpen 1

Before and after comparison of the Sunset Skyline photo filter (Architecture & Urban) on the sample photo — Sunset Skyline: before (left) and after (right).

Sample photo with the Sunset Skyline filter (Architecture & Urban) fully applied — Sunset Skyline applied at 100% strength.

19. Symmetry Pop

Emphasises architectural symmetry — strong midtones, crisp edges.

The grade lifts exposure slightly and adds strong contrast. In addition it applies strong clarity for crisp local contrast and applies noticeable sharpening. Final touches: a light vignette.

Brightness +5 · Contrast +20 · Saturation +8 · Gamma 1 · Warmth (R−B) 0 · Clarity +20 · Vignette 20 · Grain 3 · Sharpen 2

Before and after comparison of the Symmetry Pop photo filter (Architecture & Urban) on the sample photo — Symmetry Pop: before (left) and after (right).

Sample photo with the Symmetry Pop filter (Architecture & Urban) fully applied — Symmetry Pop applied at 100% strength.

20. Urban Gritty

Raw urban grit — desaturated, high contrast with texture emphasis.

At full strength it softens colour, settles the midtones a bit darker and adds strong contrast. It also applies extra clarity and applies noticeable sharpening. To finish, it adds a noticeable vignette and visible film grain.

Brightness −3 · Contrast +28 · Saturation −18 · Gamma 0.94 · Warmth (R−B) −2 · Clarity +16 · Vignette 30 · Grain 18 · Sharpen 2

Before and after comparison of the Urban Gritty photo filter (Architecture & Urban) on the sample photo — Urban Gritty: before (left) and after (right).

Sample photo with the Urban Gritty filter (Architecture & Urban) fully applied — Urban Gritty applied at 100% strength.

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