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04 · Intermediate · 5 min read

Effects: Borders, Glows, Shadows

Add depth and emphasis with layered effects. Combine borders with drop shadows for impact.

Border

Toggle the border on, then adjust width (1—30px) and pick a color. A thin white border works well on dark images; dark borders pop on light backgrounds.

Drop Shadow

Enable shadow to add depth. Control blur (0—80px), offset X/Y for the light direction, and choose a shadow color. Soft black shadows at 30° offset look most natural.

Glow

The glow effect renders as dual shadow layers for a soft neon-like halo. Adjust size (0—80px) and color. Use bright accent colors like cyan or orange for maximum impact.

Combine a thin border with a subtle drop shadow for a polished social media profile picture look.