Noise Overlay
Images & AssetsGenerate grain/noise texture overlays for photos and designs.
How to Use
1
Upload an image
Choose any photo or design you want to add grain to.
2
Adjust settings
Set the noise intensity (higher = more grain) and choose grayscale or RGB colour noise.
3
Download
Click Generate, preview the result, then download as PNG.
About Noise Overlay
Film grain and noise are the fastest ways to give digital images a tactile, analogue quality — and they also hide banding in smooth gradients. ILikePdf Noise Overlay adds adjustable film grain, vintage, or subtle texture effects to any photo, with full control over intensity and scale. Preview the effect before exporting. The overlay is applied locally in your browser, so your original photograph never gets uploaded.
How to add noise to images Noise Overlay
Step 1: Upload the photo you want to texture.
Step 2: Choose a noise style — film grain, vintage, or subtle texture.
Step 3: Adjust the intensity and scale of the grain.
Step 4: Preview the effect on the image.
Step 5: Download the finished photo.
Common use cases for Noise Overlay
- Add film grain for a retro photography feel.
- Give illustrations a textured, analogue look.
- Create vintage overlays for social posts.
- Mask banding in smooth gradients.
Pro tips
- Subtle grain hides gradient banding beautifully.
- Higher intensity suits dark, moody edits.
- The effect is applied locally with no upload.
- Low intensity (10-20%) suits professional photos.
- Grain hides banding — perfect for smooth gradients.