Out of Bounds

Use subject extraction to create the out-of-bounds photo effect across grids, type, and color fields.

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The sample staged across a framed editorial grid.

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About this tool

Let the subject escape the frame without losing the grid.

Out of Bounds combines a structured poster field with a subject that crosses its edges. On the Web, use the whole image as the composition source while retaining the same layout, type, scale, and breakout controls.

Input
Image + optional subject layer
Output
PNG / JPEG
Motion
Still image
Rendering
Canvas

Use it for

  • Subject-led editorial covers
  • Portraits that cross rigid grids
  • Layered social and campaign crops

Key controls · 4

  • Effect RegionChoose All, Subject, and Background.
  • LayoutChoose Center, Split, and Stack, plus 1 more variation.
  • HeadlineWrite up to 52 characters.
  • Subject ScaleTune from 72% to 190%.

On the Web · 1

  • Use the whole image instead of automatic subject extraction.

How to use it

01

Start

Use your own image or open the bundled sample.

02

Shape

Build the result with Effect Region, Layout, and Headline, then refine the remaining controls in real time.

03

Export

Render PNG / JPEG output and download it directly to your device.

FAQ

Out of Bounds

What can I make with Out of Bounds?

Use it for subject-led editorial covers, portraits that cross rigid grids, and layered social and campaign crops. The controls stay live, so the same source can branch into multiple visual directions.

What can I adjust in Out of Bounds?

The main controls include Effect Region, Layout, Headline, and Subject Scale. Additional composition and finish controls are available inside Studio.

What can Out of Bounds export?

Out of Bounds exports PNG / JPEG. Available dimensions and motion options follow the tool's Web capabilities.

What changes on the Web?

Use the whole image instead of automatic subject extraction.

Does SHADR upload my image?

No. Image processing happens locally in your browser for this tool.

Is this the same tool as SHADR for iOS?

The core tool, parameters, presets, and rendering logic are shared. On iOS, automatic subject extraction is available; the Web version uses the fallback described above.