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Overlay Images Online — Merge Presets in the Browser

Overlay images online in your browser — no upload, no account, no cloud queue. Load a photo locally, place a transparent preset graphic on-device, and export a flattened merge without sending your file to a server.

Overlay Images — Free

No upload · No server · Flattened export

What this tool does

  • Preset transparent overlays (stars, flowers, birds, sparkles, hearts)
  • Drag to position overlay on the canvas
  • Opacity, size, and rotation controls
  • Download or copy flattened output
  • Optional EXIF metadata stripping before export
  • On-device processing — images never uploaded

Overlay photos online without cloud compositing

Image Overlay merges a preset transparent graphic onto your photo on a client-side canvas — not a cloud compositor that ingests your file first. Pick stars, flowers, birds, sparkles, or hearts, adjust opacity, size, and rotation, then download or copy one flattened image. It does not include multi-layer stacks, custom overlay uploads, or batch processing.

Why overlay images online in the browser?

Online overlay editors often require uploading before you can place a single graphic. Pix-8 composites locally — the practical fit when you need to overlay images online for social posts, portraits, or product shots without routing pixels through a remote server.

Local compositing

Your photo and preset overlay are merged on a canvas in the browser tab. Processing stays on-device from load to export.

Controlled preset placement

Drag the overlay into position, then dial in opacity, scale, and rotation before you flatten and save.

Share-ready output

Download or copy one merged image, with optional EXIF metadata stripping before you post or send.

How it works

  1. Step 1

    Open the overlay workspace

    Go to Pix-8 Image Overlay in your browser — no install, no account, and no server upload step.

  2. Step 2

    Load and layer a preset

    Open your base image locally, select a transparent preset from the gallery, and drag it into place. Tuning runs on-device in your browser.

  3. Step 3

    Export the merged image

    Download or copy the flattened result — one file with the overlay baked in, ready to use immediately.

Frequently asked questions

Can I overlay images online without uploading to a server?

Yes. Pix-8 Image Overlay runs entirely in your browser. Your base photo is read locally, a transparent preset graphic is composited on a client-side canvas, and you export from your device. Your files are never transmitted to Pix-8 or any third-party server.

Can I stack multiple overlay layers at once?

Image Overlay composites one preset transparent graphic per export — stars, flowers, birds, sparkles, or hearts — with drag positioning, opacity, size, and rotation controls. It does not support multi-layer stacking or blending multiple custom images in one session. For a logo or image file from your device, use Pix-8 Watermark.

Is this the same as Photoshop layer blending?

No. Image Overlay is a lightweight browser tool for placing a single preset transparent graphic on a photo and exporting a flattened result. It does not include layer panels, blend modes, masks, or advanced compositing. For typed text on images, use Pix-8 Text Overlay. For screenshot markup with pins and callouts, use Pix-8 Image Annotator.

Related use cases

Ready to overlay images without uploading?

Open Image Overlay, load your photo, and merge a transparent preset — privately, entirely on your device.

Open Image Overlay

Client-side processing only — your image never leaves the browser.