KITSCH Effect

Apply KITSCH to images and videos online

Push color and texture beyond a natural photographic finish. KITSCH layers hue adjustments, strong exposure and gamma changes, film color, noise, paper texture, and selective softness into an exaggerated treatment.

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Ideas for using the effect

Experimental portraits

Try colorful makeup and distinct lighting to explore the altered palette.

Pop-inspired graphics

Use saturated source images as material for a playful graphic composition.

Editorial textures

Prepare a rough, soft-focus image to sit behind headlines in a layout.

Music artwork

Explore unusual color relationships for a single cover or promotional still.

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Example created with KITSCH effect Original before KITSCH
Example created with KITSCH effect Original before KITSCH
Example created with KITSCH effect Original before KITSCH
Example created with KITSCH effect Original before KITSCH
Example created with KITSCH effect Original before KITSCH
Example created with KITSCH effect Original before KITSCH
Example created with KITSCH effect Original before KITSCH
Example created with KITSCH effect Original before KITSCH
Example created with KITSCH effect Original before KITSCH
Example created with KITSCH effect Original before KITSCH
Example created with KITSCH effect Original before KITSCH
Example created with KITSCH effect Original before KITSCH
Example created with KITSCH effect Original before KITSCH
Example created with KITSCH effect Original before KITSCH
Example created with KITSCH effect Original before KITSCH
Example created with KITSCH effect Original before KITSCH
Example created with KITSCH effect Original before KITSCH
Example created with KITSCH effect Original before KITSCH
Example created with KITSCH effect Original before KITSCH
Example created with KITSCH effect Original before KITSCH
Example created with KITSCH effect Original before KITSCH
Example created with KITSCH effect Original before KITSCH
Example created with KITSCH effect Original before KITSCH
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Use KITSCH in Photoshop, Figma or on your desktop

One account, the same effect everywhere.

In Photoshop

Apply it to a layer in Photoshop 2022 and later, on macOS or Windows. The plugin renders on your own GPU and hands the result back as pixels on a new layer.

get the Photoshop plugin →

In Figma

Run it on images and frames without leaving the canvas. The Figma plugin is this same editor, pointed at whatever you have selected.

get the Figma plugin →

On desktop

Install the macOS or Windows app when you want a window of its own, with your account and your presets already there.

download the desktop app →

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply KITSCH online?

Open the KITSCH preset, add your photo or video, and adjust the loaded effect layers. Preview at your intended output size before exporting.

Which layers are active by default?

The active stack includes Curves, blur controls, Hue Curves, Color Temperature, Hue/Saturation, Exposure, Classic Film, Noise, Paper Scan, and Texture Blur. Several other saved layers, including CRT and NTSC, are disabled by default.

Why is the color so exaggerated?

Multiple hue and saturation layers combine with strong Exposure and gamma settings. Lower these adjustments gradually rather than expecting a single saturation slider to undo the whole look.

Can I keep more facial detail?

Reduce Gaussian Blur and Texture Blur, then review the Exposure settings. A well-exposed source with a clearly separated face offers more useful detail to preserve.

Does KITSCH add a television screen effect?

Not in its default enabled stack. CRT and NTSC layers are saved but disabled. If you enable them, you are making a variation of the default preset shown in these previews.

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