Bokeh Photo Effect
Add dreamy bokeh lights to any photo
📷 Tip: Any photo works — the effect is applied to the whole scene. Default is golden orbs!
Drop image or click to upload
PNG, JPG up to 30MB
Or select sample:
Leave blank for golden orbs
Bokeh Styles:
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Result
Your bokeh result
Create Your Bokeh
Add dreamy bokeh lights to any photo
New Mood
Same photo
Fast
Results in under a minute
Same People
Faces kept
Real Light
Physically believable
What is the Bokeh Photo Effect?
The Bokeh Photo Effect is an online AI tool from ImageRoute. Add a bokeh effect to any photo — glowing out-of-focus light orbs floating across the background. The people and objects stay the same; the mood of the picture changes. It runs on Grok Imagine, returns a result in about 15–40 seconds and uses 1 credit per image.
What does the Bokeh tool do?
- The Effect: glowing out-of-focus light orbs floating across the background
- Same Moment: Subject, pose and framing are kept
- Physically Real: The effect reacts to light and surfaces
- Share Ready: A fresh mood for social posts
Which Bokeh styles can I choose?
- Golden orbs
- Fairy lights
- Heart bokeh
- City lights
- Christmas
- Rainbow
How do I use the Bokeh Photo Effect?
- Sign in with a free account.
- Upload your photo, or pick one of the sample images.
- Optionally choose a style preset, or leave it blank for golden orbs.
- Click Apply Effect and download the result in about 15–40 seconds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the bokeh effect change people in my photo?
No. People and objects are kept; only light, atmosphere and finish change.
Can I control the strength?
Pick Golden orbs, Fairy lights, Heart bokeh, City lights and more, or type "subtle" or "strong".
Does it work on landscapes?
Yes — portraits, landscapes, street photos and product shots all work.
Is the Bokeh Photo Effect free to use?
Creating an account is free, and you can browse the tool without charge. Generating an image uses AI image credits from a one-time credit pack — there is no subscription and credits never expire.
Do I need to sign in to use this?
Yes, you need a free ImageRoute account to generate images. This lets us queue your request and save your result to your gallery.
How long does it take?
Most bokeh generations finish in about 15–40 seconds, depending on server load.
Can I choose a specific style?
Yes — pick one of the 6 presets, or type your own instruction in the style box. Leave it blank and the AI applies "Golden orbs".
Which AI model powers this tool?
This tool runs on Grok Imagine, which handles photo-to-photo transformation while keeping your original subject recognizable.