Image Emboss Filter & 3D Relief Generator
Turn your photos into sculpted stone carvings or stamped metal reliefs. Convolution embossing replaces areas of uniform color with neutral gray while highlighting sharp transitions with light and shadow.
How to Use Image Emboss Filter Tool
Upload Image
Select any image file or logo to emboss.
Select Emboss Direction
Choose light direction: Top-Left, Top-Right, Bottom-Left, or Bottom-Right.
Export Relief Image
Download the embossed artwork in high resolution.
About Image Emboss Filter Tool
Applies a directional discrete convolution kernel where opposite diagonal weights calculate spatial gradients, adding a 128 bias offset to represent flat surfaces as neutral mid-gray.
Supported Formats
Operational Limits
- •Images with distinct edges, textures, or text produce the strongest 3D embossing.
Key Features
- Directional 3x3 convolution kernel filtering: [[-2, -1, 0], [-1, 1, 1], [0, 1, 2]]
- Adjustable relief depth and strength multiplier
- Option to preserve underlying color or convert to metallic grayscale bas-relief
- Real-time client-side image processing
- Full original resolution export
Frequently Asked Questions
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