Spotlight

Studio lighting for any photo, no reshoot

Upload any photo and transform its lighting with AI. Apply dramatic shadows, golden-hour warmth, neon glow, soft fill, and rim light, all without reshooting, for products, portraits, and campaign work.

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  • 6+ lighting presets
  • Adjustable direction and intensity
  • Realistic shadows and reflections
  • Export up to 4K
Portrait with flat, even office lighting before AI relightingOriginal
Model relit with vibrant green neon strip lighting by DesignerBox SpotlightNeon glow
Portrait relit with a warm, dramatic studio spotlight and cast shadowsSpotlight

What is AI photo relighting?

It takes a flat, existing photo and re-lights it as if it were shot under brand-new studio lighting. You upload the image, choose a lighting look, and the AI rebuilds the shadows, highlights, and colour, a professionally lit shot in seconds, with no reshoot.

6+Lighting presets
SecondsFrom upload to result
4KExport resolution
FreeTier to start

One flat photo in, a dramatically lit shot out

Drop in a plain, evenly lit photo and get back the same subject under directional studio light, with realistic shadows and warm highlights, ready to post.

BeforePortrait under flat, even office lighting before relighting
AfterSame portrait relit with a warm dramatic spotlight and hard cast shadows

Relight without leaving the canvas

Upload a photo, pick a lighting look, and preview the relit result, all inside the DesignerBox editor, with no exporting and re-importing between tools.

DesignerBox editor canvas where Spotlight applies AI relighting to a photo

Spotlight, running inside the DesignerBox canvas.

Six ways to light one photo

Switch the entire mood of a shot by choosing a preset, then dial in the direction and intensity.

Studio Light

Clean, even studio lighting with soft shadows for professional results.

Dramatic Shadow

High-contrast side lighting that creates bold shadows and depth.

Golden Hour

Warm sunset tones with soft directional light and long shadows.

Neon Glow

Vibrant coloured lighting with cyberpunk-inspired neon accents.

Soft Fill

Gentle, omnidirectional light that eliminates harsh shadows.

Rim Light

Backlit edge lighting that separates the subject from the background.

From flat photo to studio light in three steps

01

Upload your photo

Drop in any photo, a product shot, portrait, or creative scene. The AI maps the existing light sources and 3D geometry of the scene.

Uploading a flat portrait into Spotlight
02

Select a lighting style

Pick a lighting preset like Studio Light, Dramatic Shadow, or Golden Hour. Fine-tune the light direction and intensity to match your vision.

A portrait relit with cool blue moody studio lighting
03

Download your relit photo

AI renders photorealistic relighting with accurate shadows and reflections. Download at full resolution, up to 4K.

Finished relit portrait ready to download

One shot, every mood

The same photo, relit into a completely different look, no second shoot required.

Model relit with vibrant green neon strip lighting by DesignerBox Spotlight

Neon glow

Bold coloured lighting with vivid neon accents for a cinematic, high-energy look.

Model relit with cool blue moody studio lighting by DesignerBox Spotlight

Cool blue

Moody blue studio light that adds depth and a dramatic, editorial atmosphere.

Model relit with warm golden-hour light and a hard cast shadow by DesignerBox Spotlight

Golden hour

Warm directional light with long, natural shadows for a sunlit finish.

Model relit with soft, natural window fill light by DesignerBox Spotlight

Soft fill

Gentle, even light that flatters the subject and removes harsh shadows.

Skip the lighting rig

The old way

  • Rent a studio, lights, and modifiers for every shoot
  • Rebuild the setup by hand for each new lighting mood
  • Reshoot from scratch when the look does not land
  • Wait on a retoucher to match highlights and shadows

With Spotlight

  • Upload a photo you already have and relight on screen
  • Switch from studio to golden hour to neon in seconds
  • Generate several lighting looks from a single shot
  • Get realistic shadows and reflections with no retouching

Spotlight specs

Best forProduct, portrait, fashion, and scene relighting
Credit cost5 credits per generation
Lighting presets6+ (Studio Light, Dramatic Shadow, Golden Hour, Neon Glow, Soft Fill, Rim Light)
ControlAdjustable light direction and intensity
InputAny photo, from product shots to portraits
Output resolutionFull resolution, up to 4K
Export formatsPNG and JPG
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Frequently asked questions

What types of photos work best with Spotlight?
Spotlight works with any photo, but produces the most dramatic results with product shots, portraits, and scenes with clear subjects. Photos with neutral or flat lighting give the AI the most room for creative relighting.
Will the relighting look realistic?
Yes. The AI simulates physically accurate lighting including shadows, highlights, reflections, and colour temperature changes. The results look like the photo was actually taken under the new lighting conditions.
Can I adjust the lighting direction and intensity?
Yes. Each lighting preset lets you fine-tune the direction (where the light comes from) and the intensity (how strong the effect is), so you get full creative control over the final result.
How many credits does Spotlight cost?
Each Spotlight generation costs 5 credits. The credit cost is displayed before you confirm, so you always know the cost upfront.
Can I apply multiple lighting styles to the same photo?
Yes. You can generate multiple versions of the same photo with different lighting presets, which is ideal for comparing looks before choosing the final version for your project.
Does relighting change the photo colours?
Lighting naturally affects colour. Warm light adds golden tones while cool light adds blue tones, and the AI realistically simulates these colour temperature shifts to match each lighting style.

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