What CCTV does

Transform a photograph into a frame from a ceiling-mounted security camera with a digital video recorder effect.

CCTV is listed under Photo Effects. It returns a finished still image on this page. Upload Photo.

Use it when you want a new treatment of a photo you already have, without reshooting the scene. The preview above is an example of the finished look, not a photo of your file.

How to use CCTV

1. Open CCTV and watch the preview so you know the framing you are aiming for.
2. Upload Photo. Keep the subject large, sharp, and close to the framing in the preview.
3. Press Generate. Stay on this page; the image appears in the player when it is ready.
4. Open the image, then save it if you want to post it or send it on.

What you get

CCTV ends as a still image you can open on this page. Your upload supplies the subject. The effect supplies the styling described above.

Tips for a better CCTV

• Use the clearest file you have. Soft focus, tiny subjects, and heavy filters give the effect less to work with.
• Match the preview: if the sample is a close-up, crop in; if it is a wide scene, keep the surroundings.
• Compare your file with the preview on this page before you generate. CCTV follows that framing and that mood.

Questions about CCTV

What does CCTV do?

Transform a photograph into a frame from a ceiling-mounted security camera with a digital video recorder effect.

What do I need for CCTV?

Upload Photo.

Is CCTV a photo or a video?

CCTV gives you a still image. You can open it on this page after it finishes.

Where should I use CCTV?

Use it when you want a new treatment of a photo you already have, without reshooting the scene.