The Simple Outline effect creates a basic outline around objects by detecting edges in your image.

Warning

This effect is very performance intensive at high thickness values.

How it works

Simple Outline works by detecting edges based on transparency differences between neighboring pixels. The effect samples pixels around each point and creates an outline where transparent areas meet non-transparent areas.

For more advanced outline capabilities with better quality and control, consider using the Advanced Outline effect.

Use cases

  • adding basic outlines to text or simple shapes
  • creating cartoon-style edge highlighting

Controllers

NameTypeDescriptionRange
Outline ColorColorColor of the outline-
Outline OpacityNumberControls the transparency of the outline0-1
Outline ThicknessNumberControls the width of the outline0-20
Outline OnlyBooleanShows only the outline without the original-

Tip

For a clean outline, use a contrasting color with full Opacity (1.0) and moderate Thickness (1-3).