AI Tilt Shift Maker

Describe where to keep sharp and AI creates the miniature world effect.

Normal city view before tilt-shift — Before

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City view with tilt-shift making it look like miniature models — After

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Popular use cases:

cityscape photography
aerial photography
drone footage
urban photography
toy town effect
miniature world
creative effects

Cost: Free No signup required
Time: Instant results in 15-30 seconds
Works on: Any device - browser, phone, tablet, desktop
Powered by: AI-powered photo editing

Scenario	Prompt	Time
Classic horizontal	`apply tilt-shift effect with horizontal focus band across the center, sharp middle with blurred top and bottom`	20s
Cityscape miniature	`create miniature effect on this cityscape with center buildings in sharp focus and strong blur fading toward top and bottom edges`	25s
Aerial view	`apply tilt-shift to this aerial view keeping a horizontal strip in focus with graduated blur above and below`	25s
Street scene	`create toy town effect with middle ground in focus and foreground/background heavily blurred`	30s

How it works

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Drop your image into EditThisPic. Tilt-shift works best on elevated views—cityscapes, aerial shots, elevated street scenes. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB.

Expect: Simple tilt-shift effects: 20-30 seconds. Complex scenes with specific focus zones: may need 2-3 refinements for perfect blur placement.
Describe the tilt-shift effect

Type your instruction: 'apply tilt-shift effect keeping center buildings in focus' or 'create miniature effect with sharp horizontal band across middle.' Specify what stays sharp and where the blur should fade in. The AI understands concepts like 'center strip in focus,' 'horizontal band,' 'top and bottom blur.'

Tip: Mention blur intensity: 'strong blur' vs 'subtle miniature effect' vs 'extreme toy town look' helps the AI match your vision.

Copy one of these to get started:

Classic horizontal tilt-shift apply tilt-shift effect with horizontal focus band across the center, sharp middle with blurred top and bottom
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Cityscape miniature create miniature effect on this cityscape with center buildings in sharp focus and strong blur fading toward top and bottom edges
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Aerial tilt-shift apply tilt-shift to this aerial view keeping a horizontal strip in focus with graduated blur above and below
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Street scene miniature create toy town effect with middle ground in focus and foreground/background heavily blurred
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3 more prompts

Wide focus band apply tilt-shift with wide focus band keeping most of center sharp and subtle blur at edges only
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Narrow focus strip create extreme miniature effect with narrow focus strip and very strong blur top and bottom
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Diagonal tilt-shift apply tilt-shift with diagonal focus plane from lower left to upper right with graduated blur
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Generate and review

Click Generate and watch the AI apply selective focus and blur. Check that the focus band is positioned correctly and the blur transition feels natural. The effect should make the scene feel miniature, not just blurry.
Refine with markers if needed

If the focus zone needs adjustment—like keeping a specific building sharp or widening the focus band—tap markers on those areas and regenerate. This is optional; most tilt-shift effects work without markers.

Tip: Markers help define custom focus zones. Try without them first to see the AI's default horizontal band placement.

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"Turned my drone footage into miniature toy town scenes. The tilt-shift effect looks exactly like a real tilt-shift lens." @aerialphoto

See it in action

Cityscape Miniature Effect

Classic tilt-shift applied to city view, making real buildings look like tiny models.

Prompt: apply tilt-shift effect with horizontal focus band across the center, sharp middle with blurred top and bottom

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Aerial view before tilt-shift effect — Before

Aerial view with tilt-shift creating toy town miniature illusion — After

Aerial View Toy Town

Drone footage transformed into convincing miniature scene with tilt-shift blur.

Prompt: apply tilt-shift to this aerial view keeping a horizontal strip in focus with graduated blur above and below

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Street scene with tilt-shift making it look like toy town — After

Street Scene Miniature

Street photography turned into miniature diorama look with selective tilt-shift focus.

Prompt: create toy town effect with middle ground in focus and foreground/background heavily blurred

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If something looks off

The blur looks unnatural or too uniform

Why: True tilt-shift has graduated blur that increases gradually. Uniform blur looks like a simple filter, not optical lens effect.

Try: apply tilt-shift with GRADUATED blur that increases smoothly from focus zone to edges

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Tip: The word 'graduated' helps the AI create natural falloff instead of hard transitions.

Focus band is in the wrong position

Why: Without specific guidance, the AI defaults to center. Your scene might need the focus higher or lower.

Try: apply tilt-shift keeping the [upper third/lower section/specific element] in focus

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Tip: Be specific about vertical position: 'upper third,' 'lower portion,' 'just above center' instead of generic 'center.'

The miniature effect isn't convincing

Why: Weak tilt-shift with subtle blur doesn't create the miniature illusion. You need strong blur contrast.

Try: create strong miniature effect with sharp focus band and heavy blur at top and bottom edges

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Tip: Words like 'strong,' 'heavy,' or 'extreme' blur help create convincing miniature effects. Subtle won't work.

Important elements got blurred out

Why: The default horizontal band might have cut through key subjects. Custom focus zones help.

Try: apply tilt-shift keeping [specific building/area] in sharp focus with blur around it

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Tip: Name the specific element that must stay sharp instead of relying on generic placement.

AI changed the wrong area or blurred unexpected parts

Why: The AI couldn't determine exactly which zone you wanted in focus from description alone. This happens with ambiguous requests.

Try: Tap markers along the horizontal band where you want sharp focus, then regenerate with the same prompt

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Tip: Markers define custom focus zones. Use them to show the AI exactly which horizontal band to keep sharp.

Quick answers

Do I need to mark the focus area before describing?

No! Just describe what you want: 'apply tilt-shift with center buildings in focus' or 'keep horizontal band across middle sharp.' The AI understands these concepts and creates the graduated blur automatically. Only use markers when you need precision—like defining a custom-shaped focus zone or adjusting where the focus band falls after your first attempt.

How do I make the miniature effect look realistic?

Strong blur contrast is key. Use language like 'strong blur,' 'heavily blurred,' or 'extreme toy town effect' rather than 'subtle.' Tilt-shift works best on elevated views—cityscapes, aerial shots, scenes with depth. The effect relies on shallow depth of field that mimics macro photography of actual miniatures. Also mention 'graduated blur' to ensure smooth transitions instead of hard-edged fake-looking blur zones.

What's the best free tool for tilt-shift effects?

EditThisPic's AI Tilt Shift Maker creates convincing miniature effects without Photoshop's lens blur filters or complex masking. Unlike simple blur overlays that look fake, our AI understands how real tilt-shift lenses work and creates graduated selective focus that mimics optical depth of field. Perfect for turning cityscapes and aerial views into toy town scenes.

What types of photos work best for tilt-shift?

Elevated views work best—cityscapes from high buildings, aerial drone footage, street scenes from a few stories up. You need scenes with depth and scale that can be miniaturized. Ground-level portraits don't work well. Look for scenes that already resemble miniature dioramas when viewed from above: city blocks, highways, parks, harbors.

Can I create vertical or diagonal tilt-shift instead of horizontal?

Yes! While horizontal focus bands are classic, you can specify: 'apply tilt-shift with vertical focus plane' or 'diagonal focus from lower left to upper right.' Horizontal bands work for most cityscapes, but vertical or diagonal can create interesting creative effects for specific compositions.

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AI Tilt Shift Maker

How it works

Upload your photo

Describe the tilt-shift effect

Generate and review

Refine with markers if needed

See it in action

Cityscape Miniature Effect

Aerial View Toy Town

Street Scene Miniature

If something looks off

Quick answers

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