Free
Core toolkit for drafts and experiments.
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- Export up to 720p
- Export up to 5s video
- Core effects library
- Basic preset controls
- Figma plugin
Apply Ink Bleed to images and videos online
Add realistic ink bleed to images and videos. Create spread, soft feathering, and distressed print texture in real time with no Photoshop required, with control over direction, intensity, noise, grain, and custom mask shaping.
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Ideas for using the effect
Distressed print edges
Simulate worn print boundaries where ink spreads beyond clean lines.
Destressed ink style
Build a raw, destressed ink look with uneven saturation and subtle bleed artifacts.
Custom spread masks
Use a custom mask texture to control exactly where ink spreads
Editorial and poster texture
Add analog character to typography, layouts, and graphic compositions.
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$ 15 $ 10 /month- No watermarks
- Commercial license
- Dynamic effects export
- 4k resolution export
- 120s video export
- Save and share up to 10 custom presets
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$ 24 $ 18 /month- Animate effects with keyframes
- Up to 5 minutes video export
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ink Bleed effect?
Ink Bleed simulates how real ink spreads into paper fibers, creating soft edges and imperfect print texture.
Can I create a distressed or destressed ink look?
Yes. You can dial the settings from subtle bleed to strong distressed and destressed ink styles.
Can I control where the ink spreads?
Yes. Upload a custom spread mask and adjust mask contrast (curve control) plus mask strength to target bleed zones.
Which controls are available?
You can tune spread, decay, intensity, direction, noise size, grain, grain size, custom mask, mask contrast (curve control), mask strength, show mask, and ink reset (sec).
Do I need Photoshop for this effect?
No. Ink Bleed runs directly in your browser, so you can create the look with no Photoshop.
Does Ink Bleed work on videos?
Yes. The effect processes both images and videos in real time.
Can I combine Ink Bleed with other effects?
Absolutely. It pairs well with paper texture, noise, color grading, blur, and layer mix effects.