Y2K Summer Effect

Apply Y2K Summer to images and videos online

Build a summer-photo treatment from editable color adjustments, bright highlight rays, and paper texture. Y2K Summer uses RGB Gain/Gamma, Color Grading, Hue Curves, Star Glow, and Paper Scan.

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Ideas for using the effect

Daylight portraits

Try sunlit faces and bright clothing while keeping an eye on skin tones.

Holiday snapshots

Give a set of travel photographs a shared color and texture treatment.

Beach-party graphics

Use reflective water or accessories to bring out the highlight rays.

Summer playlists

Prepare a textured photograph for a playlist or event cover.

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More inspiration on Instagram @effect_app

Example created with Y2K Summer effect Original before Y2K Summer
Example created with Y2K Summer effect Original before Y2K Summer
Example created with Y2K Summer effect Original before Y2K Summer
Example created with Y2K Summer effect Original before Y2K Summer
Example created with Y2K Summer effect Original before Y2K Summer
Example created with Y2K Summer effect Original before Y2K Summer
Example created with Y2K Summer effect Original before Y2K Summer
Example created with Y2K Summer effect Original before Y2K Summer
Example created with Y2K Summer effect Original before Y2K Summer
Example created with Y2K Summer effect Original before Y2K Summer
Example created with Y2K Summer effect Original before Y2K Summer
Example created with Y2K Summer effect Original before Y2K Summer
Example created with Y2K Summer effect Original before Y2K Summer
Example created with Y2K Summer effect Original before Y2K Summer
Example created with Y2K Summer effect Original before Y2K Summer
Example created with Y2K Summer effect Original before Y2K Summer
Example created with Y2K Summer effect Original before Y2K Summer
Example created with Y2K Summer effect Original before Y2K Summer
Example created with Y2K Summer effect Original before Y2K Summer
Example created with Y2K Summer effect Original before Y2K Summer
Example created with Y2K Summer effect Original before Y2K Summer
Example created with Y2K Summer effect Original before Y2K Summer
Example created with Y2K Summer effect Original before Y2K Summer
Example created with Y2K Summer effect Original before Y2K Summer
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Use Y2K Summer 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 Y2K Summer online?

Open the Y2K Summer preset, add your photo or video, and adjust the loaded effect layers. Preview at your intended output size before exporting.

Which layers control the color?

RGB Gain/Gamma, Color Grading, and Hue Curves shape the palette. Change one at a time to keep the adjustments predictable.

Can I tone down the glowing rays?

Lower Star Glow intensity or raise its threshold so fewer bright areas create streaks.

Can I keep the look without paper texture?

Yes. Reduce Paper Scan opacity or switch that layer off. The color and glow layers remain available.

Does it work with overcast images?

Yes, though the glow depends on bright highlights. Adjust the color layers for the lighting in your source.

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