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Pixel Stretch
Stretch sampled pixels into continuous bands while optionally protecting the extracted subject.
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The source pulled into horizontal bands while retaining its upper structure.
About this tool
Draw through the image and stretch its color into space.
Pixel Stretch samples color along editable lines and extends it into continuous bands. Combine multiple directions and masks to preserve part of the photograph while the surrounding pixels become the composition.
- Input
- Image + optional subject layer
- Output
- PNG / JPEG
- Motion
- Still image
- Rendering
- Canvas + WebGL
Use it for
- Extended portrait and product fields
- Album and editorial artwork
- Directional color studies from photography
Key controls · 4
- Stretch ModeChoose Edge, Bands, and Scan, plus 1 more variation.
- DirectionChoose Horizontal, Vertical, and Both.
- Fill ModeChoose Blend, Split, and Start, plus 1 more variation.
- StrengthTune from 0% to 100%.
On the Web · 1
- Use the whole image instead of automatic subject extraction.
How to use it
Shape
Build the result with Stretch Mode, Direction, and Fill Mode, then refine the remaining controls in real time.
Export
Render PNG / JPEG output and download it directly to your device.
FAQ
Pixel Stretch
What can I make with Pixel Stretch?
Use it for extended portrait and product fields, album and editorial artwork, and directional color studies from photography. The controls stay live, so the same source can branch into multiple visual directions.
What can I adjust in Pixel Stretch?
The main controls include Stretch Mode, Direction, Fill Mode, and Strength. Additional composition and finish controls are available inside Studio.
What can Pixel Stretch export?
Pixel Stretch 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.