Is the Darken tool free?

Yes. Zebra's Darken tool is completely free to use with no signup required and no watermark added to your photos.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes. Zebra runs in your browser, so you can darken photos and add vignettes on a phone or tablet just like on a desktop, no app to install.

Are my photos private?

Your image is edited right in your browser, so it stays on your device rather than being uploaded to a server.

What darkening styles can I create?

You get six gradient modes: full frame, bottom, top, left, right, and a radial vignette. Combined with adjustable intensity, they work well for moody photos, a cinematic look, dramatic portraits, and classic vignettes.

Can I change the color of the darkening effect?

Yes. The overlay color defaults to black, but you can switch to white or enter any custom hex code to tint the effect to suit your photo.

Will darkening reduce my photo's quality?

The tool applies the overlay to your existing image, so it preserves your original resolution without forcing it to a smaller size.

Darken

Cinematic darkening in one click