Chromatic Aberration
Add cinematic RGB-split / lens chromatic aberration: radial, linear, or zoom mode with adjustable shift and direction.
Chromatic aberration was originally a lens defect: different wavelengths focus at slightly different points, creating colored fringes. Pixlane reproduces it deliberately for retro / cinematic / glitch aesthetics. Pick radial (lens-like, fringes increase toward corners), linear (uniform R/B shift along an angle), or zoom (red layer scales up, blue scales down).
How to Use Chromatic Aberration
- Upload an image: Upload one of the formats listed by the tool (JPG, PNG, WebP) and wait for the local preview.
- Adjust settings and process: Adjust the available controls, then run the selected image processing workflow in your browser.
- Review and download: Review the result, then download it in one of the formats offered by this tool.
Frequently asked questions
What is chromatic aberration?
Chromatic aberration is a lens artifact where different wavelengths of light focus at slightly different points, producing red/blue color fringes around high-contrast edges. Modern photo editing also uses it deliberately for stylistic effect.
Which mode should I pick?
Radial is the most realistic lens look. Fringes appear only near corners. Linear is the classic VHS / glitch RGB-split. Zoom produces a bold cinematic look where the red layer is enlarged and the blue compressed.
How much shift is realistic?
For subtle realism use 1–5 px shift. For deliberate aesthetic / glitch effect use 10–20 px. Above that the image becomes deliberately distorted for design or motion-graphic use.
Is the Chromatic Aberration tool free?
Yes. All tools on Pixlane are free with no signup required.
Does it reuse cached assets on repeat visits?
Browser caching can speed repeat visits; uncached site assets can still require an internet connection.
What image formats are supported?
JPG, PNG, and WebP are supported.
Can I undo chromatic aberration on a real photo?
Pixlane's tool adds aberration. To remove it, use a dedicated lens-correction tool with profile data. Algorithmically removing real CA requires the lens model. Our tool is for adding the effect, not removing it.