#What is Stage?

Stage is a modern, open-source web app that lets designers, developers, and creators build beautiful showcase images for projects, social media, portfolios, or banners—entirely in the browser without relying on external tools or services. Perfect for indie makers crafting YouTube thumbnails, LinkedIn banners, Twitter headers, or cinematic project mocks, its core value is simplicity and control: upload screenshots or images, layer text and backgrounds, tweak with intuitive controls, and export crisp PNGs instantly. Built with Next.js, React, and client-side canvas tech for seamless performance, it's ideal for quick visual polishing in 2025, where fast, privacy-focused creation tools shine—no accounts, no uploads to servers, just pure browser magic.

#Features ⚡

• Image Customization: Upload multiple images with drag-to-position, resize, rotate, opacity, borders, shadows, and radius adjustments.

• Text Layers: Add unlimited text with custom fonts, colors, sizes, shadows, and alignment for overlays.

• Background Options: Solid colors, gradients, or uploaded images with blur and grain effects for artistic looks.

• Preset Templates: Quick-start styles like Cinematic Dream, Vintage Film, or Artistic Texture with previews.

• Professional Export: Download as transparent PNG, scale up to 5x, and fine-tune quality—all processed locally.

• Real-Time Editing: Fluid canvas with undo/redo, layer management, and instant previews.

#Pros ✅

• Lightning-fast and private—everything runs in-browser with zero data leaving your device.

• Exceptional export quality for social media and high-res needs.

• Open-source freedom to self-host or contribute.

• No sign-up or limits—jump in and create immediately.

#Cons ⚠️

• Limited to static image composition—no animation or video export features.

• Relies on browser capabilities; advanced effects may vary on older devices.

• No collaborative editing or cloud saving (by design for privacy).

#Included Components - Templates

• Canvas Editor: Core workspace for layering and arranging elements.

• Image Uploads: Multi-image support with transformation tools.

• Text Tools: Rich text addition with styling panel.

• Background Selector: Gradients, colors, and custom uploads with effects.

• Preset Gallery: Templates like YouTube banners, LinkedIn headers, Cinematic, Vintage, and Artistic.

• Export Panel: Options for scale, quality, and transparency.

• Demo Showcases: Example outputs for inspiration.

#Pricing 💸

Stage is 100% free with no tiers, subscriptions, or hidden costs—try it instantly without an account. As an open-source project supported by one-time community contributions, it remains accessible for personal and commercial use forever.

#Integrations 🧰

• Browsers: Works in modern Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge—no installs needed.

• Frameworks: Built with Next.js; source available for forking or self-hosting.

• Export Formats: Direct PNG downloads compatible with any design tool (Figma, Photoshop, Canva).

• Social Platforms: Optimized sizes and styles for Twitter/X, LinkedIn, YouTube, and more.