What kind of photos work best for double exposure?

Portraits or silhouettes with clear outlines and good contrast work best as the base image. For the overlay, choose photos with interesting shapes and colors — forests, cities, oceans, or abstract textures all work well.

Can I use more than two images for double exposure?

Yes. You can stack unlimited exposure layers. Add as many images as you need, adjust each layer's position, size, rotation, opacity, and blend mode, then reorder them to control which appear on top.

Which blend mode creates the classic double exposure look?

Screen blend mode is the traditional choice. It makes dark areas of the overlay transparent while blending lighter tones, which creates the ethereal look of a darkroom double exposure.

Do I need to remove the background first?

No, but a portrait on a white or very light background produces a cleaner result. Our remove background tool can help isolate the subject first for more control.

Are my images uploaded?

No. All processing runs in your browser. Your images stay on your device.

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Create the iconic double exposure effect by merging multiple photos into one surreal composite. Double exposure blends a subject — typically a portrait or silhouette — with landscape, sky, or texture images. Stack unlimited exposure layers with full control over position, size, rotation, and opacity for complex artistic results.