CSS Filter Generator
Create stunning image effects and visual filters with real-time preview and professional presets
Controls
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Color & Light
Visual Effects
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filter: none;What are CSS Filters?
CSS filters allow you to apply graphical effects like blurring, color shifting, and other visual treatments to elements. They are defined as CSS functions and can be applied to any HTML element.
Essential for creating Instagram-style photo effects, glassmorphism UI elements, and accessibility enhancements like high-contrast modes.
CSS Filter Syntax
filter: function(value) function(value); /* Example */
filter: blur(5px) brightness(120%) contrast(150%);
Color Functions
0% to 200% brightness
0% to 200% contrast
0% to 200% saturation
Effect Functions
0px to 20px+ blur radius
0% to 100% grayscale
0% to 100% sepia tone
Special Functions
0deg to 360deg rotation
0% to 100% inversion
x y blur spread color
Popular Use Cases
Image Effects
Instagram-style photo filters and vintage treatments
UI Enhancement
Backdrop blur, disabled states, and hover effects
Animation
Smooth transitions and interactive visual effects
Accessibility
High contrast modes and visual accommodations
Advanced Techniques
1 Instagram-Style Vintage Filter
Combine multiple filters for professional photo effects:
filter:
sepia(60%) /* Warm tone */
brightness(110%) /* Slightly brighter */
contrast(90%) /* Softer contrast */
saturate(80%); /* Muted colors */ 2 Glassmorphism with Backdrop Filter
Create modern glass effects for UI elements:
backdrop-filter:
blur(10px) /* Background blur */
brightness(1.2); /* Lighter appearance */
background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2); /* Semi-transparent */ 3 Animated Filter Transitions
Smooth hover effects with filter animations:
.image {
filter: grayscale(100%); /* Initial state */
transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}
.image:hover {
filter: grayscale(0%) brightness(110%); /* Hover state */
}
Best Practices
Do This
- Use hardware acceleration for better performance
- Combine multiple filters in a single declaration
- Test performance on mobile devices
- Use backdrop-filter for glass effects
- Add smooth transitions for better UX
Avoid This
- Overusing complex filters on large elements
- Applying filters without considering accessibility
- Using extreme values that hurt readability
- Forgetting fallbacks for older browsers
- Animating filters without GPU acceleration
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Frequently Asked Questions
? Do CSS filters affect performance?
CSS filters can impact performance, especially on mobile devices. Complex filters like blur or drop-shadow require GPU processing. Use them judiciously and test performance on target devices.
? Can I combine multiple filters?
Yes! You can chain multiple filters: filter: blur(5px) brightness(1.2) contrast(1.1). Filters are applied in the order specified and can create complex visual effects.
? What's the difference between filter and backdrop-filter?
filter applies effects to the element itself, while backdrop-filter applies effects to the background behind the element. backdrop-filter is perfect for glassmorphism effects.
? Are CSS filters supported in all browsers?
Most CSS filters have excellent browser support in modern browsers. Internet Explorer requires -webkit- prefixes for older versions. Always test your filters across target browsers.