{"id":1033,"date":"2022-04-04T14:40:34","date_gmt":"2022-04-04T09:10:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lightxapp.com\/?p=1033"},"modified":"2025-11-21T15:47:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T10:17:08","slug":"how-do-you-put-a-picture-through-another-picture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/how-do-you-put-a-picture-through-another-picture\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Overlay Photos Effortlessly"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a class=\"blog-linking-button small\"><b class=\"formob\">Edit Now<\/b><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you want to amp up your old or boring photos with an all-new fun factor or wish to adorn your special pictures in a way to achieve an aesthetic look, all you have to do is quickly learn how to overlay pictures in this blog post and then make it happen in seconds with the LightX mobile photo editor!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From establishing an understanding of what picture overlays are to learning how to apply them to an image and some of the trendiest ideas about using them, let\u2019s discover it all in detail!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Photo_Overlays\"><\/span><b>What are Photo Overlays?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A photo overlay, in simple words, is an image that can be added to any other photo. Upon adding, it acts as an extra or an additional layer on top of the image you add it on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you have a photo of yourself from winter, and you wish to add some snow to it, that image of snow can be described as a photo overlay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sounds fun?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a look at the visual representation of the same below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4765 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ezgif.com-jpg-to-webp-converter-70.webp\" alt=\"Girl photo with snow overlay, Photo overlay app - LightX\" width=\"1280\" height=\"734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ezgif.com-jpg-to-webp-converter-70.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ezgif.com-jpg-to-webp-converter-70-300x172.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ezgif.com-jpg-to-webp-converter-70-1024x587.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ezgif.com-jpg-to-webp-converter-70-768x440.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The photo overlays can be any texture, pattern, or effect. Some of the common and popular ones include clouds, bokeh, glitter, rain, stars, fog, leaves, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Image_Overlays_Used_For\"><\/span><b>What are Image Overlays Used For?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image overlays tend to add more dimension to a picture and transform its look dramatically.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wondering how?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you click an image, it may not seem perfect or complete. You may wish to add elements or effects to it, in order to make it look more appealing. This is where photo overlays come into play. There are overlays for everything.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post clicking the photograph or while editing it, whatever look you have in your mind for your photograph, you can achieve it with a desired overlay for the same.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the use of picture overlays, you can make any photo appear more dynamic and attractive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Overlay_Pictures_in_LightX\"><\/span><b>How to Overlay Pictures in LightX?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using LightX photo editor as a photo overlay app is an utterly easy process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can add photo overlay or overlay two pictures through two different methods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s learn more about each!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Method 1: Adding an Overlay on Picture Using Effects<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first method you can try in order to add an overlay to your photo is by using the Effects tool. With dozens of beautiful and famous effects, categorized as, Bokeh, Light Leak, Lensflare, Neon, Crumpled, Paint, Artistic, Vintage, Abstract, Grunge, Flame, and more, you can add any to your image as an overlay in seconds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The steps to add an overlay to your picture using Effects are:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 1 <\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the<\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/lightx-photo-editor-retouch\/id1400740705\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> LightX iOS <\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.lightx&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US&amp;showAllReviews=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LightX Android app<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your device.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 2<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a photo to edit from your device\u2019s library or stock. If you don\u2019t have a picture ready, you can click one right away by tapping on the \u2018Camera.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 3<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once done with image selection, click on <\/span><b>\u2018Edit,\u2019<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and under the<\/span><b> \u2018Mixing\u2019<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> category, tap on <\/span><b>\u2018Effects.\u2019<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 4<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, as the <\/span><b>\u2018Store\u2019<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with different categories opens up, browse through different options under any Effects category of your choice, and once decided which one to add, simply tap on it. It will get added to your image as an overlay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 5<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Done with the previous step, use your fingers to position and resize the effect as required. Click on the <\/span><b>\u2018Slider\u2019<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to adjust its opacity. If you wish to remove the effect from a certain part of your image, click on the \u2018<\/span><b>Eraser\u2019<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> icon on the right. Use the Zoom, Erase, and Brush options under it to erase and restore the effect accordingly. Most importantly, click on<\/span><b> \u2018Blend\u2019 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to pick the most suitable appearance for the added effect from multiple alternatives, including, Multiply, Screen, Overlay, Soft Light, Hard Light, Darken, Lighten, Dodge, Luminosity, Hue, etc. If you wish to replace the effect with a new one, click on \u2018Store\u2019 again and select either from the same category or a different one. Finished with all the editing, click on the Checkmark icon at the bottom right.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 6<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To save your image with an overlay to your device, click on <\/span><b>\u2018Export\u2019<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the top right of the screen. Select a favorable format out of JPEG and PNG, along with adjusting the resolution as you want and need using the slider. Done with that, click on<\/span><b> \u2018Save.\u2019<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your image will be downloaded and saved to your device. You can also share it right away across different social media platforms by clicking on the<\/span><b> \u2018Share\u2019<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> option.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Method 2: Add Your Own Photo Overlay Using the Blend Tool<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have your own idea of a photo overlay, you can add and edit one of your own, as well, using the Blend tool in the LightX mobile photo editor. The blend tool, as the name suggests, primarily helps you in <\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/how-to-blend-two-images-together\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blending images together<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a perfect way. With overlays, too, you can bring your imagination and creativity alive in nothing more than a few seconds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The steps to add your own photo overlay to an image using the Blend tool are:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 1<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the<\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/lightx-photo-editor-retouch\/id1400740705\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> LightX iOS <\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.lightx&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US&amp;showAllReviews=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LightX Android app<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your device.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 2<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a photo to edit from your device\u2019s library or from stock. If you don\u2019t have a picture ready, you can click one right away by tapping on the \u2018Camera.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 3<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once done with image selection, click on <\/span><b>\u2018Edit\u2019<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and under the<\/span><b> \u2018Mixing\u2019<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> category, tap on<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the<\/span><b> \u2018Blend\u2019<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tool.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 4<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, as the new screen shows up, click on<\/span><b> \u2018Add Image\u2019 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in order to add your own photo overlay to your image. Either select from your device\u2019s <\/span><b>Gallery <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><b>Stock <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by just tapping on the image. If you still wish to explore more from the ones that we have available for you, click on the <\/span><b>Fill <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">option.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select a catchy overlay from multiple categories, such as Solid, Gradient, Card, Aztec, Floral, Random, and many more, by just clicking on it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 5<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Done with the previous step, use your fingers to position and resize the effect as required. Click on the <\/span><b>\u2018Slider\u2019<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to adjust its opacity. If you wish to remove the effect from a certain part of your image, click on the \u2018<\/span><b>Eraser\u2019<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> icon on the right. Use the Zoom, Erase, and Brush options under it to erase and restore the effect accordingly. Most importantly, click on<\/span><b> \u2018Blend\u2019 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to pick the most suitable appearance for the added effect from multiple alternatives, including, Multiply, Screen, Overlay, Soft Light, Hard Light, Darken, Lighten, Dodge, Luminosity, Hue, etc. If you wish to add more images, click on \u2018Add Image\u2019 again and follow the previous step. Finished with all the editing, click on the Checkmark icon at the bottom right.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 6<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To save your image with an overlay to your device, click on<\/span><b> \u2018Export\u2019 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at the top right of the screen. Select a favorable format out of JPEG and PNG. Adjust the resolution as you want and need using the slider. Done with that, click on <\/span><b>\u2018Save.\u2019<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your image will be downloaded and saved to your device. You can also share it right away across different social media platforms by clicking on the<\/span><b> \u2018Share\u2019<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> option.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best_Photo_Overlay_Ideas_to_Try\"><\/span><b>The Best Photo Overlay Ideas to Try<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know all about how to overlay pictures in LightX, let\u2019s go through some of the best and most trendy ideas that you should definitely try!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Double Exposure<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1035 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Double-Exposure-Photo-Overlay.jpg\" alt=\"Double Exposure photo, Add one image on another\" width=\"1280\" height=\"719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Double-Exposure-Photo-Overlay.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Double-Exposure-Photo-Overlay-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Double-Exposure-Photo-Overlay-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Double-Exposure-Photo-Overlay-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Double-Exposure-Photo-Overlay-1104x621.jpg 1104w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Double-Exposure-Photo-Overlay-366x205.jpg 366w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Double-Exposure-Photo-Overlay-534x300.jpg 534w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Double-Exposure-Photo-Overlay-165x92.jpg 165w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Double-Exposure-Photo-Overlay-249x140.jpg 249w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Double-Exposure-Photo-Overlay-232x130.jpg 232w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Double-Exposure-Photo-Overlay-344x193.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can never go wrong with double exposures. You can turn any photo into a piece of art by going for double exposures with the photo overlay process.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Gradient Photo Overlay<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1036 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Gradient-Photo-Overlay.jpg\" alt=\"Girl photo with gradient, Pink and blue gradient \" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Gradient-Photo-Overlay.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Gradient-Photo-Overlay-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Gradient-Photo-Overlay-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Gradient-Photo-Overlay-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Gradient-Photo-Overlay-1104x621.jpg 1104w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Gradient-Photo-Overlay-366x205.jpg 366w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Gradient-Photo-Overlay-534x300.jpg 534w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Gradient-Photo-Overlay-165x92.jpg 165w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Gradient-Photo-Overlay-249x140.jpg 249w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Gradient-Photo-Overlay-232x130.jpg 232w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Gradient-Photo-Overlay-344x193.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A gradient image can be described as one having a directional change in intensity or color. Adding a gradient image as an overlay to another photo makes it look fascinating. The right colors help set a favorable mood and point of view.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Shape Photo Overlay<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4685 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ezgif.com-jpg-to-webp-converter-33.webp\" alt=\"Girl photo with shape overlay, Add image overlay online - LightX\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ezgif.com-jpg-to-webp-converter-33.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ezgif.com-jpg-to-webp-converter-33-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ezgif.com-jpg-to-webp-converter-33-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ezgif.com-jpg-to-webp-converter-33-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shapes never go out of vogue. Making use of any solid or transparent shape is a great way to add a modern and trendy appeal to an image.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Texture Photo Overlay<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4703 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ezgif.com-jpg-to-webp-converter-39.webp\" alt=\"Girl photo with texture overlay, Texture effect on picture\" width=\"990\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ezgif.com-jpg-to-webp-converter-39.webp 990w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ezgif.com-jpg-to-webp-converter-39-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ezgif.com-jpg-to-webp-converter-39-768x433.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Textures as a picture overlay never fail to impress. When added, they can make any image look a hundred times better and more attractive. You can add different textures to set any desired appeal, such as aesthetic, romantic, etc., of the photo.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Text Photo Overlay<\/strong> <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1039 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Text-Photo-Overlay.jpg\" alt=\"Text overlay on image, Add text overlay to photo - LightX\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Text-Photo-Overlay.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Text-Photo-Overlay-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Text-Photo-Overlay-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Text-Photo-Overlay-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Text-Photo-Overlay-1104x621.jpg 1104w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Text-Photo-Overlay-366x205.jpg 366w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Text-Photo-Overlay-534x300.jpg 534w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Text-Photo-Overlay-165x92.jpg 165w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Text-Photo-Overlay-249x140.jpg 249w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Text-Photo-Overlay-232x130.jpg 232w, https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Text-Photo-Overlay-344x193.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Text overlays are as impactful as they sound. You can simply take text from any of your photos. Firstly, remove the unwanted part of that image leaving the text. Then, use that text as the overlay however you like. You can use text photo overlay for making <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-aesthetic-picture\/\">aesthetic edits<\/a>, vintage edits, and many more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_Image_Overlay_to_Another_Image_Easily\"><\/span><b>Add Image Overlay\u00a0 to Another Image Easily<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking to bring out an irresistible appeal in your photos or want to mesmerize your audience at the very first sight, the photo overlays are what you need!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With LightX editor, you can overlay two pictures effortlessly and in a customized manner. You can edit them further with the use of other amazing tools and features, such as Filters, Adjustment, Transform for size, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t even have to have any prior skill or experience to overlay two images. It is that easy with LightX!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you have learned how to overlay pictures, get started with LightX editor!<\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"blog-linking-button small\"><b class=\"formob\">Edit Now<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Edit Now Whether you want to amp up your old or boring photos with an all-new fun factor or wish to adorn your special pictures in a way to achieve an aesthetic look, all you have to do is quickly learn how to overlay pictures in this blog post and then make it happen in&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lightxeditor.com\/blog\/how-do-you-put-a-picture-through-another-picture\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Overlay Photos Effortlessly<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1040,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1033","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-photo-editing","entry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Overlay Pictures Easily and Instantly - LightX App<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how to overlay pictures the easiest and fastest way with LightX. 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