Artistic Paintings
Soft Pastel photo filter
Chalky strokes and powder-soft color for the gentlest portrait in the catalog.
4 free credits at signup — enough for one Standard remake.
Made with this filter in the Photomaker studio.
Soft Pastel renders your photo in velvety, chalk-like strokes with a matte, powdery finish. Contrast drops, edges feather, and the palette drifts toward creams, dusty pinks, and muted blues. Nothing in the catalog is kinder to skin.
That gentleness makes it the go-to for baby photos, maternity shots, and portraits of grandparents — images where warmth matters more than punch. Nursery wall art is practically its home turf. Tip: the style flatters photos that are already soft, so a slightly overexposed portrait converts better than a moody, high-contrast one. If your result feels washed out, start from a photo with stronger color and let the pastel do the softening.
Good to know
Is Soft Pastel the right choice for newborn photos?
It is the style most people pick for exactly that. The chalky texture smooths harsh hospital lighting and gives the image a keepsake feel. Review skin tones in the result — every photo converts a little differently.
What happens to dark, moody photos in this style?
They brighten and lose their edge — pastel pushes everything toward a lighter, powdery register. If you want to keep drama, Charcoal or Film Noir will serve the photo better.
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