Image Noise Generator

Add grain or color noise to any photo for a film or analog look.

Adds per-pixel random offsets to RGB values, producing a grain or noise texture. Toggle monochrome for an authentic film-grain feel, or keep color noise for digital sensor look. Adjustable intensity from 0 to 120.

Common use cases

  • Add film grain to photos for an analog 35mm aesthetic
  • Roughen up sterile UI screenshots for editorial spreads
  • Mask compression artifacts in low-bandwidth images
  • Generate noise textures for design overlays and backgrounds

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between mono and color noise?
Monochrome adds the same random offset to R, G and B per pixel — that's classic film grain. Color noise picks independent offsets per channel, which looks like digital sensor noise.
Will it work on transparent PNGs?
Yes. The alpha channel is preserved untouched; only RGB pixels get noise.
Why is my output much larger than the original?
Random pixel variation defeats compression. Noisy PNGs are big — re-export as JPEG quality 0.85 with our image compressor for a smaller file.

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