Image Filter API
Apply photo effects and filters to your image with our ready to use API and presets.
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API Supported image type :
- jpeg
- png
- bmp
- tiff
- gif
Clarendon Filter API
The Clarendon filter: add light to lighter areas and dark to darker areas.
curl "https://studio.pixelixe.com/api/photo/effect/v2?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY&preset=clarendon&imageUrl=https://yoururl.com/image.png" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer api_key"
The above endpoint returns a stream composed of the RAW generated image. By default contentType
image/png
This endpoint will apply the Clarendon filter on the fly. JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFF or GIF. Image File Size limit: 10MB
HTTP Request
GET https://studio.pixelixe.com/api/photo/effect/v2?preset=clarendon&imageUrl=...
Query Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| preset | string | Set to clarendon to apply the Clarendon filter. |
| imageUrl | string | Set the url of the image you want to filter. (Supported type : jpeg, png, bmp, tiff and gif). Use encodeURI when passing the imageUrl as an API parameter. Ex : https://yourwebsite/yourimage.png will become https%3A%2F%2Fyourwebsite%2Fyourimage.png |
| imageType | string | Optional: Set the image type expected as output of the API between, png, jpeg or bmp. (png by default). |
| api_key | string | Your API Key. |
Original image :
Clarendon filtered image :
Hefe Filter API
The Hefe filter: High contrast and saturation, with a similar effect to Lo-Fi but not quite as dramatic
curl "https://studio.pixelixe.com/api/photo/effect/v2?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY&preset=hefe&imageUrl=https://yoururl.com/image.png" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer api_key"
The above endpoint returns a stream composed of the RAW generated image. By default contentType
image/png
This endpoint will apply the Hefe filter on the fly. JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFF or GIF. Image File Size limit: 10MB
HTTP Request
GET https://studio.pixelixe.com/api/photo/effect/v2?preset=hefe&imageUrl=...
Query Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| preset | string | Set to Hefe to apply the Hefe filter. |
| imageUrl | string | Set the url of the image you want to filter. (Supported type : jpeg, png, bmp, tiff and gif). Use encodeURI when passing the imageUrl as an API parameter. Ex : https://yourwebsite/yourimage.png will become https%3A%2F%2Fyourwebsite%2Fyourimage.png |
| imageType | string | Optional: Set the image type expected as output of the API between, png, jpeg or bmp. (png by default). |
| api_key | string | Your API Key. |
Original image :
Hefe filtered image :
Lofi Filter API
The Lofi filter: Enriches color and adds strong shadows through the use of saturation and "warming" the temperature
curl "https://studio.pixelixe.com/api/photo/effect/v2?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY&preset=lofi&imageUrl=https://yoururl.com/image.png" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer api_key"
The above endpoint returns a stream composed of the RAW generated image. By default contentType
image/png
This endpoint will apply the Lofi filter on the fly. JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFF or GIF. Image File Size limit: 10MB
HTTP Request
GET https://studio.pixelixe.com/api/photo/effect/v2?preset=lofi&imageUrl=...
Query Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| preset | string | Set to Lofi to apply the Lofi filter. |
| imageUrl | string | Set the url of the image you want to filter. (Supported type : jpeg, png, bmp, tiff and gif). Use encodeURI when passing the imageUrl as an API parameter. Ex : https://yourwebsite/yourimage.png will become https%3A%2F%2Fyourwebsite%2Fyourimage.png |
| imageType | string | Optional: Set the image type expected as output of the API between, png, jpeg or bmp. (png by default). |
| api_key | string | Your API Key. |
Original image :
Lofi filtered image :
Moon Filter API
The Moon filter: increases brightness and decreases contrast.
curl "https://studio.pixelixe.com/api/photo/effect/v2?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY&preset=moon&imageUrl=https://yoururl.com/image.png" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer api_key"
The above endpoint returns a stream composed of the RAW generated image. By default contentType
image/png
This endpoint will apply the Moon filter on the fly. JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFF or GIF. Image File Size limit: 10MB
HTTP Request
GET https://studio.pixelixe.com/api/photo/effect/v2?preset=moon&imageUrl=...
Query Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| preset | string | Set to Moon to apply the Moon filter. |
| imageUrl | string | Set the url of the image you want to filter. (Supported type : jpeg, png, bmp, tiff and gif). Use encodeURI when passing the imageUrl as an API parameter. Ex : https://yourwebsite/yourimage.png will become https%3A%2F%2Fyourwebsite%2Fyourimage.png |
| imageType | string | Optional: Set the image type expected as output of the API between, png, jpeg or bmp. (png by default). |
| api_key | string | Your API Key. |
Original image :
Moon filtered image :
Ludwig Filter API
The Ludwig filter: A slight hint of desaturation that also enhances light
curl "https://studio.pixelixe.com/api/photo/effect/v2?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY&preset=ludwig&imageUrl=https://yoururl.com/image.png" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer api_key"
The above endpoint returns a stream composed of the RAW generated image. By default contentType
image/png
This endpoint will apply the Ludwig filter on the fly. JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFF or GIF. Image File Size limit: 10MB
HTTP Request
GET https://studio.pixelixe.com/api/photo/effect/v2?preset=ludwig&imageUrl=...
Query Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| preset | string | Set to Ludwig to apply the Ludwig filter. |
| imageUrl | string | Set the url of the image you want to filter. (Supported type : jpeg, png, bmp, tiff and gif). Use encodeURI when passing the imageUrl as an API parameter. Ex : https://yourwebsite/yourimage.png will become https%3A%2F%2Fyourwebsite%2Fyourimage.png |
| imageType | string | Optional: Set the image type expected as output of the API between, png, jpeg or bmp. (png by default). |
| api_key | string | Your API Key. |
Original image :
Ludwig filtered image :
Inkwell Filter API
The Inkwell filter: Direct shift to black and white
curl "https://studio.pixelixe.com/api/photo/effect/v2?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY&preset=inkwell&imageUrl=https://yoururl.com/image.png" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer api_key"
The above endpoint returns a stream composed of the RAW generated image. By default contentType
image/png
This endpoint will apply the Inkwell filter on the fly. JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFF or GIF. Image File Size limit: 10MB
HTTP Request
GET https://studio.pixelixe.com/api/photo/effect/v2?preset=inkwell&imageUrl=...
Query Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| preset | string | Set to Inkwell to apply the Inkwell filter. |
| imageUrl | string | Set the url of the image you want to filter. (Supported type : jpeg, png, bmp, tiff and gif). Use encodeURI when passing the imageUrl as an API parameter. Ex : https://yourwebsite/yourimage.png will become https%3A%2F%2Fyourwebsite%2Fyourimage.png |
| imageType | string | Optional: Set the image type expected as output of the API between, png, jpeg or bmp. (png by default). |
| api_key | string | Your API Key. |
Original image :
Inkwell filtered image :
Blur Image API
curl "https://studio.pixelixe.com/api/blur/v1?value=5&imageUrl=https://yoururl.com/image.png" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer api_key"
The above endpoint returns a stream composed of the RAW generated image. By default contentType
image/png
This endpoint blurs your photos and images on the fly. JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFF or GIF. Image File Size limit: 10MB
HTTP Request
GET https://studio.pixelixe.com/api/blur/v1
Optional Query Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| value | integer | blur the image by "value" pixels. |
| imageUrl | string | Set the url of the image you want to blur. (Supported type : jpeg, png, bmp, tiff and gif). Use encodeURI when passing the imageUrl as an API parameter. Ex : https://yourwebsite/yourimage.png will become https%3A%2F%2Fyourwebsite%2Fyourimage.png |
| imageType | string | Optional: Set the image type expected as output of the API between, png, jpeg or bmp. (png by default). |
Original image :
Blurry image : (value = 5)
Grayscale Filter API
curl "https://studio.pixelixe.com/api/grayscale/v1?imageUrl=https://yoururl.com/image.png" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer api_key"
The above endpoint returns a stream composed of the RAW generated image. By default contentType
image/png
This endpoint converts your photos and images "Grayscale" on the fly. JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFF or GIF. Image File Size limit: 10MB
HTTP Request
GET https://studio.pixelixe.com/api/grayscale/v1
Optional Query Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| imageUrl | string | Set the url of the image you want to convert in "Grayscale". (Supported type : jpeg, png, bmp, tiff and gif). Use encodeURI when passing the imageUrl as an API parameter. Ex : https://yourwebsite/yourimage.png will become https%3A%2F%2Fyourwebsite%2Fyourimage.png |
| imageType | string | Optional: Set the image type expected as output of the API between, png, jpeg or bmp. (png by default). |
Original image :
Grayscale image :
Invert Image API
curl "https://studio.pixelixe.com/api/invert/v1?imageUrl=https://yoururl.com/image.png" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer api_key"
The above endpoint returns a stream composed of the RAW generated image. By default contentType
image/png
This endpoint inverts your photos and images on the fly. JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFF or GIF. Image File Size limit: 10MB
HTTP Request
GET https://studio.pixelixe.com/api/invert/v1
Optional Query Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| imageUrl | string | Set the url of the image you want to invert. (Supported type : jpeg, png, bmp, tiff and gif). Use encodeURI when passing the imageUrl as an API parameter. Ex : https://yourwebsite/yourimage.png will become https%3A%2F%2Fyourwebsite%2Fyourimage.png |
| imageType | string | Optional: Set the image type expected as output of the API between, png, jpeg or bmp. (png by default). |
Original image :
Color inverted image :
Sepia Filter API
curl "https://studio.pixelixe.com/api/sepia/v1?imageUrl=https://yoururl.com/image.png" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer api_key"
The above endpoint returns a stream composed of the RAW generated image. By default contentType
image/png
This endpoint converts your photos and images in Sepia on the fly. JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFF or GIF. Image File Size limit: 10MB
HTTP Request
GET https://studio.pixelixe.com/api/sepia/v1
Optional Query Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| imageUrl | string | Set the url of the image you want to convert in sepia. (Supported type : jpeg, png, bmp, tiff and gif). Use encodeURI when passing the imageUrl as an API parameter. Ex : https://yourwebsite/yourimage.png will become https%3A%2F%2Fyourwebsite%2Fyourimage.png |
| imageType | string | Optional: Set the image type expected as output of the API between, png, jpeg or bmp. (png by default). |
Original image :
Sepia toned image :
Photo Effect API
Advanced colour manipulation of your image using a single method.
curl "https://studio.pixelixe.com/api/photo/effect/v2?saturate=10&brighten=15&imageUrl=https://yoururl.com/image.png" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer api_key"
The above endpoint returns a stream composed of the RAW filtered image. By default contentType
image/png
This endpoint apply either image filters or modifications to your photos and images on the fly. JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFF or GIF. Image File Size limit: 10MB
HTTP Request
GET https://studio.pixelixe.com/api/photo/effect/v2
Optional Query Parameters
| Modifier | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| lighten {amount} | string | Lighten the color a given amount, from 0 to 100. Providing 100 will always return white |
| contrast {amount} | string | Adjust the contrast by a value -1 to +1 |
| opacity {amount} | string | Multiply the alpha channel by each pixel by the factor f, 0 - 1 |
| brighten {amount} | string | Brighten the color a given amount, from 0 to 100 |
| darken {amount} | string | Darken the color a given amount, from 0 to 100. Providing 100 will always return black |
| desaturate {amount} | string | Desaturate the color a given amount, from 0 to 100. Providing 100 will is the same as calling grayscale |
| saturate {amount} | string | Saturate the color a given amount, from 0 to 100 |
| grayscale {amount} | string | ompletely desaturates a color into grayscale |
| spin {degree} | string | Spin the hue a given amount, from -360 to 360. Calling with 0, 360, or -360 will do nothing - since it sets the hue back to what it was before. |
| hue {degree} | string | Alias for spin mix {color, amount} Mixes colors by their RGB component values. Amount is opacity of overlaying color |
| tint {amount} | string | Same as applying mix with white color |
| shade {amount} | string | Same as applying mix with black color |
| xor {color} | string | Treats the two colors as bitfields and applies an XOR operation to the red, green, and blue components |
| red {amount} | string | Modify Red component by a given amount |
| green {amount} | string | Modify Green component by a given amount |
| blue {amount} | string | Modify Blue component by a given amount |
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