Wallpaper Editor
December 19, 2025 · View on GitHub
Edit your wallpaper with professional filters before extracting colors.
Opening the Editor
- Load a wallpaper in the Palette Editor
- Click the edit icon (pencil) next to the Extract button
- The full-screen editor opens
Filter Categories
Basic Adjustments
| Filter | Range | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Blur | 0-5px | Gaussian blur |
| Brightness | 50-150% | Overall lightness |
| Contrast | 50-150% | Color difference |
| Saturation | 0-150% | Color intensity |
| Hue Shift | 0-360° | Rotate color wheel |
Effects
| Filter | Range | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sepia | 0-100% | Vintage brown tone |
| Invert | 0-100% | Negative colors |
Advanced (Pro Tab)
| Filter | Range | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure | -100 to 100 | Camera exposure simulation |
| Sharpen | 0-100 | Edge enhancement |
| Vignette | 0-100% | Darken edges |
| Grain | 0-10 | Film grain overlay |
| Shadows | -100 to 100 | Shadow detail |
| Highlights | -100 to 100 | Highlight recovery |
Color Tone
Add a color cast to your image:
- Choose a preset color (Blue, Cyan, Green, etc.)
- Or pick a custom color
- Adjust intensity with the slider
Quick Presets
12 one-click presets for instant looks:
| Preset | Effect |
|---|---|
| Muted | Reduced saturation, slight blur |
| Dramatic | High contrast, deep shadows |
| Soft | Gentle blur, reduced contrast |
| Vintage | Sepia, faded look |
| Vibrant | Boosted saturation |
| Faded | Low contrast, lifted blacks |
| Cool | Blue tone, high contrast |
| Warm | Orange tone, soft glow |
| Cinematic | Teal shadows, warm highlights |
| Film | Grain, muted colors |
| Crisp | Sharpened, high contrast |
| Portrait | Soft skin tones, vignette |
Preview
- Real-time preview: See changes as you adjust
- Click and hold: View original image temporarily
- Debounced updates: 75ms delay for smooth performance
Workflow
- Adjust filters to your liking
- Click Apply to save the edited wallpaper
- Edited image saves to
~/.cache/aether/ - Color extraction runs on the edited version
- Click Cancel to discard changes
Tips
- Start with a preset, then fine-tune
- Use vignette to draw focus to center
- Grain adds texture to flat images
- Desaturate busy wallpapers for cleaner palettes