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Core Image Filter Reference

This reference describes the built-in filters available through the Core Image API. You can also find out about the built-in filters on a system by using the Core Image API. See Core Image Programming Guide.

Filters

  • Blurs an image using a box-shaped convolution kernel.

    Localized Display Name

    CIBoxBlur

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputRadius

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Radius.

    Default value: 10.00

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryBlur

    Sample Output

    Figure 1The result of using the CIBoxBlur filter image: ../Art/CIBoxBlur.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.5 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Blurs an image using a disc-shaped convolution kernel.

    Localized Display Name

    CIDiscBlur

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputRadius

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Radius.

    Default value: 8.00

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryBlur

    Sample Output

    Figure 2The result of using the CIDiscBlur filter image: ../Art/CIDiscBlur.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.5 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Spreads source pixels by an amount specified by a Gaussian distribution.

    Localized Display Name

    Gaussian Blur

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputRadius

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Radius.

    Default value: 10.00

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryBlur

    Sample Output

    Figure 3The result of using the CIGaussianBlur filter image: ../Art/CIGaussianBlur.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Blurs the source image according to the brightness levels in a mask image.

    Localized Display Name

    Masked Variable Blur

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputMask

    A CIImage object whose display name is Mask.

    inputRadius

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Radius.

    Default value: 10.00 Minimum: 0.00 Maximum: 0.00 Slider minimum: 0.00 Slider maximum: 100.00 Identity: 0.00

    Discussion

    Shades of gray in the mask image vary the blur radius from zero (where the mask image is black) to the radius specified in the inputRadius parameter (where the mask image is white).

    Member Of

    CICategoryBlur, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryBuiltIn

    Sample Output

    Figure 4The result of using the CIMaskedVariableBlur filter image: ../Art/CIMaskedVariableBlur.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.10 and later.

  • Computes the median value for a group of neighboring pixels and replaces each pixel value with the median.

    Localized Display Name

    Median

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    Discussion

    The effect is to reduce noise.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryBlur

    Sample Output

    Figure 5The result of using the CIMedianFilter filter image: ../Art/CIMedianFilter.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Blurs an image to simulate the effect of using a camera that moves a specified angle and distance while capturing the image.

    Localized Display Name

    Motion Blur

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputRadius

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Radius.

    Default value: 20.00

    inputAngle

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeAngle and whose display name is Angle.

    Default value: 0.00

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryBlur

    Sample Output

    Figure 6The result of using the CIMotionBlur filter image: ../Art/CIMotionBlur.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Reduces noise using a threshold value to define what is considered noise.

    Localized Display Name

    Noise Reduction

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputNoiseLevel

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Noise Level.

    Default value: 0.02

    inputSharpness

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Sharpness.

    Default value: 0.40

    Discussion

    Small changes in luminance below that value are considered noise and get a noise reduction treatment, which is a local blur. Changes above the threshold value are considered edges, so they are sharpened.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryBlur

    Sample Output

    Figure 7The result of using the CINoiseReduction filter image: ../Art/CINoiseReduction.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Simulates the effect of zooming the camera while capturing the image.

    Localized Display Name

    Zoom Blur

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputAmount

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Amount.

    Default value: 20.00

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryBlur

    Sample Output

    Figure 8The result of using the CIZoomBlur filter image: ../Art/CIZoomBlur.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Modifies color values to keep them within a specified range.

    Localized Display Name

    Color Clamp

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputMinComponents

    RGBA values for the lower end of the range. A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeRectangle and whose display name is MinComponents.

    Default value: [0 0 0 0] Identity: [0 0 0 0]

    inputMaxComponents

    RGBA values for the upper end of the range. A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeRectangle and whose display name is MaxComponents.

    Default value: [1 1 1 1] Identity: [1 1 1 1]

    Discussion

    At each pixel, color component values less than those in inputMinComponents will be increased to match those in inputMinComponents, and color component values greater than those in inputMaxComponents will be decreased to match those in inputMaxComponents.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryColorAdjustment

    Sample Output

    Figure 9The result of using the CIColorClamp filter image: ../Art/CIColorClamp.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.9 and later and in iOS 7.0 and later.

  • Adjusts saturation, brightness, and contrast values.

    Localized Display Name

    Color Controls

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputSaturation

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Saturation.

    Default value: 1.00

    inputBrightness

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Brightness.

    inputContrast

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Contrast.

    Default value: 1.00

    Discussion

    To calculate saturation, this filter linearly interpolates between a grayscale image (saturation = 0.0) and the original image (saturation = 1.0). The filter supports extrapolation: For values large than 1.0, it increases saturation.

    To calculate contrast, this filter uses the following formula:

    (color.rgb - vec3(0.5)) * contrast + vec3(0.5)

    This filter calculates brightness by adding a bias value:

    color.rgb + vec3(brightness)

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryColorAdjustment

    Sample Output

    Figure 10The result of using the CIColorControls filter image: ../Art/CIColorControls.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 5.0 and later.

  • Multiplies source color values and adds a bias factor to each color component.

    Localized Display Name

    Color Matrix

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputRVector

    A CIVector object whose display name is Red Vector.

    Default value: [1 0 0 0]

    inputGVector

    A CIVector object whose display name is Green Vector.

    Default value: [0 1 0 0]

    inputBVector

    A CIVector object whose display name is Blue Vector.

    Default value: [0 0 1 0]

    inputAVector

    A CIVector object whose display name is Alpha Vector.

    Default value: [0 0 0 1]

    inputBiasVector

    A CIVector object whose display name is Bias Vector.

    Default value: [0 0 0 0]

    Discussion

    This filter performs a matrix multiplication, as follows, to transform the color vector:

    1. s.r = dot(s, redVector)
    2. s.g = dot(s, greenVector)
    3. s.b = dot(s, blueVector)
    4. s.a = dot(s, alphaVector)
    5. s = s + bias

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryColorAdjustment

    Sample Output

    Figure 11The result of using the CIColorMatrix filter image: ../Art/CIColorMatrix.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 5.0 and later.

  • Modifies the pixel values in an image by applying a set of cubic polynomials.

    Localized Display Name

    Color Polynomial

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputRedCoefficients

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeRectangle and whose display name is RedCoefficients.

    Default value: [0 1 0 0] Identity: [0 1 0 0]

    inputGreenCoefficients

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeRectangle and whose display name is GreenCoefficients.

    Default value: [0 1 0 0] Identity: [0 1 0 0]

    inputBlueCoefficients

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeRectangle and whose display name is BlueCoefficients.

    Default value: [0 1 0 0] Identity: [0 1 0 0]

    inputAlphaCoefficients

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeRectangle and whose display name is AlphaCoefficients.

    Default value: [0 1 0 0] Identity: [0 1 0 0]

    Discussion

    For each pixel, the value of each color component is treated as the input to a cubic polynomial, whose coefficients are taken from the corresponding input coefficients parameter in ascending order. Equivalent to the following formula:

    1. r = rCoeff[0] + rCoeff[1] * r + rCoeff[2] * r*r + rCoeff[3] * r*r*r
    2. g = gCoeff[0] + gCoeff[1] * g + gCoeff[2] * g*g + gCoeff[3] * g*g*g
    3. b = bCoeff[0] + bCoeff[1] * b + bCoeff[2] * b*b + bCoeff[3] * b*b*b
    4. a = aCoeff[0] + aCoeff[1] * a + aCoeff[2] * a*a + aCoeff[3] * a*a*a

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryColorAdjustment

    Sample Output

    Figure 12The result of using the CIColorPolynomial filter image: ../Art/CIColorPolynomial.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.9 and later and in iOS 7.0 and later.

  • Adjusts the exposure setting for an image similar to the way you control exposure for a camera when you change the F-stop.

    Localized Display Name

    Exposure Adjust

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputEV

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is EV.

    Default value: 0.50

    Discussion

    This filter multiplies the color values, as follows, to simulate exposure change by the specified F-stops:

    s.rgb * pow(2.0, ev)

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryColorAdjustment

    Sample Output

    Figure 13The result of using the CIExposureAdjust filter image: ../Art/CIExposureAdjust.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 5.0 and later.

  • Adjusts midtone brightness.

    Localized Display Name

    Gamma Adjust

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputPower

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Power.

    Default value: 0.75

    Discussion

    This filter is typically used to compensate for nonlinear effects of displays. Adjusting the gamma effectively changes the slope of the transition between black and white. It uses the following formula:

    pow(s.rgb, vec3(power))

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryColorAdjustment

    Sample Output

    Figure 14The result of using the CIGammaAdjust filter image: ../Art/CIGammaAdjust.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 5.0 and later.

  • Changes the overall hue, or tint, of the source pixels.

    Localized Display Name

    Hue Adjust

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputAngle

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeAngle and whose display name is Angle.

    Default value: 0.00

    Discussion

    This filter essentially rotates the color cube around the neutral axis.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryColorAdjustment

    Sample Output

    Figure 15The result of using the CIHueAdjust filter image: ../Art/CIHueAdjust.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 5.0 and later.

  • Maps color intensity from a linear gamma curve to the sRGB color space.

    Localized Display Name

    Linear to sRGB Tone Curve

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeImage and whose display name is Image.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryColorAdjustment

    Sample Output

    Figure 16The result of using the CILinearToSRGBToneCurve filter image: ../Art/CILinearToSRGBToneCurve.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.10 and later and in iOS 7.0 and later.

  • Maps color intensity from the sRGB color space to a linear gamma curve.

    Localized Display Name

    sRGB Tone Curve to Linear

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeImage and whose display name is Image.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryColorAdjustment

    Sample Output

    Figure 17The result of using the CISRGBToneCurveToLinear filter image: ../Art/CISRGBToneCurveToLinear.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.10 and later and in iOS 7.0 and later.

  • Adapts the reference white point for an image.

    Localized Display Name

    Temperature and Tint

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputNeutral

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeOffset and whose display name is Neutral.

    Default value: [6500, 0]

    inputTargetNeutral

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeOffset and whose display name is TargetNeutral

    Default value: [6500, 0]

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryColorAdjustment

    Sample Output

    Figure 18The result of using the CITemperatureAndTint filter image: ../Art/CITemperatureAndTint.jpg

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.7 and later and in iOS 5.0 and later.

  • Adjusts tone response of the R, G, and B channels of an image.

    Localized Display Name

    Tone Curve

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputPoint0

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeOffset.

    Default value: [0, 0]

    inputPoint1

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeOffset.

    Default value: [0.25, 0.25]

    inputPoint2

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeOffset.

    Default value: [0.5, 0.5]

    inputPoint3

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeOffset.

    Default value: [0.75, 0.75]

    inputPoint4

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeOffset.

    Default value: [1, 1]

    Discussion

    The input points are five x,y values that are interpolated using a spline curve. The curve is applied in a perceptual (gamma 2) version of the working space.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryColorAdjustment

    Sample Output

    Figure 19The result of using the CIToneCurve filter image: ../Art/CIToneCurve.jpg

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.7 and later and in iOS 5.0 and later.

  • Adjusts the saturation of an image while keeping pleasing skin tones.

    Localized Display Name

    Vibrance

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputAmount

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Amount.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryColorAdjustment

    Sample Output

    Figure 20The result of using the CIVibrance filter image: ../Art/CIVibrance.jpg

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.7 and later and in iOS 5.0 and later.

  • Adjusts the reference white point for an image and maps all colors in the source using the new reference.

    Localized Display Name

    White Point Adjust

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputColor

    A CIColor object whose display name is Color.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryColorAdjustment

    Sample Output

    Figure 21The result of using the CIWhitePointAdjust filter image: ../Art/CIWhitePointAdjust.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 5.0 and later.

  • Modifies the pixel values in an image by applying a set of polynomial cross-products.

    Localized Display Name

    Color Cross Polynomial

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputRedCoefficients

    A CIVector object whose display name is RedCoefficients.

    Default value: [1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0] Identity: [1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0]

    inputGreenCoefficients

    A CIVector object whose display name is GreenCoefficients.

    Default value: [0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0] Identity: [0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0]

    inputBlueCoefficients

    A CIVector object whose display name is BlueCoefficients.

    Default value: [0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0] Identity: [0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0]

    Discussion

    Each component in an output pixel out is determined using the component values in the input pixel in according to a polynomial cross product with the input coefficients. That is, the red component of the output pixel is calculated using the inputRedCoefficients parameter (abbreviated rC below) using the following formula:

    1. out.r = in.r * rC[0] + in.g * rC[1] + in.b * rC[2]
    2. + in.r * in.r * rC[3] + in.g * in.g * rC[4] + in.b * in.b * rC[5]
    3. + in.r * in.g * rC[6] + in.g * in.b * rC[7] + in.b * in.r * rC[8]
    4. + rC[9]

    Then, the formula is repeated to calculate the blue and green components of the output pixel using the blue and green coefficients, respectively.

    This filter can be used for advanced color space and tone mapping conversions, such as imitating the color reproduction of vintage photography film.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryColorEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 22The result of using the CIColorCrossPolynomial filter image: ../Art/CIColorCrossPolynomial.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.9 and later and in iOS 7.0 and later.

  • Uses a three-dimensional color table to transform the source image pixels.

    Localized Display Name

    Color Cube

    Parameters

    inputImage

    The image to be transformed. (A CIImage object whose display name is Image.)

    inputCubeDimension

    The length, in texels, of each side of the cube texture. (An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeCount and whose display name is Cube Dimension.)

    Default value: 2.00

    inputCubeData

    The cube texture data to use as a color lookup table. (An NSData object whose display name is Cube Data.)

    Discussion

    This filter maps color values in the input image to new color values using a three-dimensional color lookup table (also called a CLUT or color cube). For each RGBA pixel in the input image, the filter uses the R, G, and B component values as indices to identify a location in the table; the RGBA value at that location becomes the RGBA value of the output pixel.

    Use the inputCubeData parameter to provide data formatted for use as a color lookup table, and the inputCubeDimension parameter to specify the size of the table. This data should be an array of texel values in 32-bit floating-point RGBA linear premultiplied format. The inputCubeDimension parameter identifies the size of the cube by specifying the length of one side, so the size of the array should be inputCubeDimension cubed times the size of a single texel value. In the color table, the R component varies fastest, followed by G, then B. Listing 1 shows a basic pattern for creating color cube data.

    Listing 1Creating a Color Table for the CIColorCube Filter
    1. // Allocate and opulate color cube table
    2. const unsigned int size = 64;
    3. float *cubeData = (float *)malloc(size * size * size * sizeof(float) * 4);
    4. for (int b = 0; b < size; b++) {
    5. for (int g = 0; g < size; r++) {
    6. for (int r = 0; r < size; r ++) {
    7. cubeData[b][g][r][0] = <# output R value #>;
    8. cubeData[b][g][r][1] = <# output G value #>;
    9. cubeData[b][g][r][2] = <# output B value #>;
    10. cubeData[b][g][r][3] = <# output A value #>;
    11. }
    12. }
    13. }
    14. // Put the table in a data object and create the filter
    15. NSData *data = [NSData dataWithBytesNoCopy:cubeData
    16. length:cubeDataSize
    17. freeWhenDone:YES];
    18. CIFilter *colorCube = [CIFilter filterWithName:@"CIColorCube"
    19. withInputParameters:@{
    20. @"inputCubeDimension": @(size),
    21. @"inputCubeData": data,
    22. }];

    For another example of this filter in action, see Chroma Key Filter Recipe in Core Image Programming Guide.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryColorEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 23The result of using the CIColorCube filter image: ../Art/CIColorCube.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Uses a three-dimensional color table to transform the source image pixels and maps the result to a specified color space.

    Localized Display Name

    Color Cube with ColorSpace

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputCubeDimension

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeCount and whose display name is Cube Dimension.

    Default value: 2.00 Minimum: 2.00 Maximum: 128.00 Identity: 2.00

    inputCubeData

    An NSData object whose display name is Cube Data.

    inputColorSpace

    An CGColorSpaceRef object whose display name is ColorSpace.

    Discussion

    See CIColorCube for more details on the color cube operation. To provide a CGColorSpaceRef object as the input parameter, cast it to type id. With the default color space (null), which is equivalent to kCGColorSpaceGenericRGBLinear, this filter’s effect is identical to that of CIColorCube.

    Figure 24 uses the same color cube as Figure 23, but with the sRGB color space.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryColorEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 24The result of using the CIColorCubeWithColorSpace filter image: ../Art/CIColorCubeWithColorSpace.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.9 and later and in iOS 7.0 and later.

  • Inverts the colors in an image.

    Localized Display Name

    Color Invert

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryColorEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 25The result of using the CIColorInvert filter image: ../Art/CIColorInvert.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Performs a nonlinear transformation of source color values using mapping values provided in a table.

    Localized Display Name

    Color Map

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputGradientImage

    A CIImage object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeGradient and whose display name is Gradient Image.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryColorEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 26The result of using the CIColorMap filter image: ../Art/CIColorMap.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Remaps colors so they fall within shades of a single color.

    Localized Display Name

    Color Monochrome

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputColor

    A CIColor object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeOpaqueColor and whose display name is Color.

    inputIntensity

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Intensity.

    Default value: 1.00

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryColorEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 27The result of using the CIColorMonochrome filter image: ../Art/CIColorMonochrome.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Remaps red, green, and blue color components to the number of brightness values you specify for each color component.

    Localized Display Name

    Color Posterize

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputLevels

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Levels.

    Default value: 6.00

    Discussion

    This filter flattens colors to achieve a look similar to that of a silk-screened poster.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryColorEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 28The result of using the CIColorPosterize filter image: ../Art/CIColorPosterize.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Maps luminance to a color ramp of two colors.

    Localized Display Name

    False Color

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputColor0

    A CIColor object whose display name is Color 1.

    inputColor1

    A CIColor object whose display name is Color 2.

    Discussion

    False color is often used to process astronomical and other scientific data, such as ultraviolet and x-ray images.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryColorEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 29The result of using the CIFalseColor filter image: ../Art/CIFalseColor.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Converts a grayscale image to a white image that is masked by alpha.

    Localized Display Name

    Mask To Alpha

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    Discussion

    The white values from the source image produce the inside of the mask; the black values become completely transparent.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryColorEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 30The result of using the CIMaskToAlpha filter image: ../Art/CIMaskToAlpha.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Returns a grayscale image from max(r,g,b).

    Localized Display Name

    Maximum Component

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image. This is the image data you want to process.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryColorEffect

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.5 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Returns a grayscale image from min(r,g,b).

    Localized Display Name

    Minimum Component

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image. This is the image data you want to process.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryColorEffect

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.5 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Applies a preconfigured set of effects that imitate vintage photography film with exaggerated color.

    Localized Display Name

    Photo Effect Chrome

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    Member Of

    CICategoryXMPSerializable, CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryColorEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 31The result of using the CIPhotoEffectChrome filter image: ../Art/CIPhotoEffectChrome.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.9 and later and in iOS 7.0 and later.

  • Applies a preconfigured set of effects that imitate vintage photography film with diminished color.

    Localized Display Name

    Photo Effect Fade

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    Member Of

    CICategoryXMPSerializable, CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryColorEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 32The result of using the CIPhotoEffectFade filter image: ../Art/CIPhotoEffectFade.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.9 and later and in iOS 7.0 and later.

  • Applies a preconfigured set of effects that imitate vintage photography film with distorted colors.

    Localized Display Name

    Photo Effect Instant

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    Member Of

    CICategoryXMPSerializable, CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryColorEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 33The result of using the CIPhotoEffectInstant filter image: ../Art/CIPhotoEffectInstant.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.9 and later and in iOS 7.0 and later.

  • Applies a preconfigured set of effects that imitate black-and-white photography film with low contrast.

    Localized Display Name

    Photo Effect Mono

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    Member Of

    CICategoryXMPSerializable, CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryColorEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 34The result of using the CIPhotoEffectMono filter image: ../Art/CIPhotoEffectMono.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.9 and later and in iOS 7.0 and later.

  • Applies a preconfigured set of effects that imitate black-and-white photography film with exaggerated contrast.

    Localized Display Name

    Photo Effect Noir

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    Member Of

    CICategoryXMPSerializable, CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryColorEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 35The result of using the CIPhotoEffectNoir filter image: ../Art/CIPhotoEffectNoir.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.9 and later and in iOS 7.0 and later.

  • Applies a preconfigured set of effects that imitate vintage photography film with emphasized cool colors.

    Localized Display Name

    Photo Effect Process

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    Member Of

    CICategoryXMPSerializable, CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryColorEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 36The result of using the CIPhotoEffectProcess filter image: ../Art/CIPhotoEffectProcess.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.9 and later and in iOS 7.0 and later.

  • Applies a preconfigured set of effects that imitate black-and-white photography film without significantly altering contrast.

    Localized Display Name

    Photo Effect Tonal

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    Member Of

    CICategoryXMPSerializable, CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryColorEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 37The result of using the CIPhotoEffectTonal filter image: ../Art/CIPhotoEffectTonal.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.9 and later and in iOS 7.0 and later.

  • Applies a preconfigured set of effects that imitate vintage photography film with emphasized warm colors.

    Localized Display Name

    Photo Effect Transfer

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    Member Of

    CICategoryXMPSerializable, CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryColorEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 38The result of using the CIPhotoEffectTransfer filter image: ../Art/CIPhotoEffectTransfer.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.9 and later and in iOS 7.0 and later.

  • Maps the colors of an image to various shades of brown.

    Localized Display Name

    Sepia Tone

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputIntensity

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Intensity.

    Default value: 1.00

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryColorEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 39The result of using the CISepiaTone filter image: ../Art/CISepiaTone.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 5.0 and later.

  • Reduces the brightness of an image at the periphery.

    Localized Display Name

    Vignette

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputRadius

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Radius.

    Default value: 1.00

    inputIntensity

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Intensity.

    Default value: 0.0

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryColorEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 40The result of using the CIVignette filter image: ../Art/CIVignette.png

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.9 and later and in iOS 5.0 and later.

  • Modifies the brightness of an image around the periphery of a specified region.

    Localized Display Name

    Vignette Effect

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150] Identity: (null)

    inputIntensity

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Intensity.

    Default value: 1.00 Minimum: 0.00 Maximum: 0.00 Slider minimum: 0.00 Slider maximum: 1.00 Identity: 0.00

    inputRadius

    An NSNumber object whose display name is Radius.

    Default value: 0.00 Minimum: 0.00 Maximum: 0.00 Slider minimum: 0.00 Slider maximum: 0.00 Identity: 0.00

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryColorEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 41The result of using the CIVignetteEffect filter image: ../Art/CIVignetteEffect.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.9 and later and in iOS 7.0 and later.

  • Adds color components to achieve a brightening effect.

    Localized Display Name

    Addition

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputBackgroundImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Background Image.

    Discussion

    This filter is typically used to add highlights and lens flare effects. The formula used to create this filter is described in Thomas Porter and Tom Duff. 1984. Compositing Digital Images. Computer Graphics, 18 (3): 253-259.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryHighDynamicRange, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryCompositeOperation

    Sample Output

    Figure 42The result of using the CIAdditionCompositing filter image: ../Art/CIAdditionCompositing.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Uses the luminance values of the background with the hue and saturation values of the source image.

    Localized Display Name

    Color Blend Mode

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputBackgroundImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Background Image.

    Discussion

    This mode preserves the gray levels in the image. The formula used to create this filter is described in the PDF specification, which is available online from the Adobe Developer Center. See PDF Reference and Adobe Extensions to the PDF Specification.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryCompositeOperation

    Sample Output

    Figure 43The result of using the CIColorBlendMode filter image: ../Art/CIColorBlendMode.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Darkens the background image samples to reflect the source image samples.

    Localized Display Name

    Color Burn Blend Mode

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputBackgroundImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Background Image.

    Discussion

    Source image sample values that specify white do not produce a change. The formula used to create this filter is described in the PDF specification, which is available online from the Adobe Developer Center. See PDF Reference and Adobe Extensions to the PDF Specification.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryCompositeOperation

    Sample Output

    Figure 44The result of using the CIColorBurnBlendMode filter image: ../Art/CIColorBurnBlendMode.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Brightens the background image samples to reflect the source image samples.

    Localized Display Name

    Color Dodge Blend Mode

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputBackgroundImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Background Image.

    Discussion

    Source image sample values that specify black do not produce a change. The formula used to create this filter is described in the PDF specification, which is available online from the Adobe Developer Center. See PDF Reference and Adobe Extensions to the PDF Specification.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryCompositeOperation

    Sample Output

    Figure 45The result of using the CIColorDodgeBlendMode filter image: ../Art/CIColorDodgeBlendMode.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Creates composite image samples by choosing the darker samples (from either the source image or the background).

    Localized Display Name

    Darken Blend Mode

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputBackgroundImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Background Image.

    Discussion

    The result is that the background image samples are replaced by any source image samples that are darker. Otherwise, the background image samples are left unchanged. The formula used to create this filter is described in the PDF specification, which is available online from the Adobe Developer Center. See PDF Reference and Adobe Extensions to the PDF Specification.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryCompositeOperation

    Sample Output

    Figure 46The result of using the CIDarkenBlendMode filter image: ../Art/CIDarkenBlendMode.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Subtracts either the source image sample color from the background image sample color, or the reverse, depending on which sample has the greater brightness value.

    Localized Display Name

    Difference Blend Mode

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputBackgroundImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Background Image.

    Discussion

    Source image sample values that are black produce no change; white inverts the background color values. The formula used to create this filter is described in the PDF specification, which is available online from the Adobe Developer Center. See PDF Reference and Adobe Extensions to the PDF Specification.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryCompositeOperation

    Sample Output

    Figure 47The result of using the CIDifferenceBlendMode filter image: ../Art/CIDifferenceBlendMode.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Divides the background image sample color from the source image sample color.

    Localized Display Name

    Divide Blend Mode

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputBackgroundImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Background Image.

    Member Of

    CICategoryCompositeOperation, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryBuiltIn

    Sample Output

    Figure 48The result of using the CIDivideBlendMode filter image: ../Art/CIDivideBlendMode.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.10 and later and in iOS 8.0 and later.

  • Produces an effect similar to that produced by the CIDifferenceBlendMode filter but with lower contrast.

    Localized Display Name

    Exclusion Blend Mode

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputBackgroundImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Background Image.

    Discussion

    Source image sample values that are black do not produce a change; white inverts the background color values. The formula used to create this filter is described in the PDF specification, which is available online from the Adobe Developer Center. See PDF Reference and Adobe Extensions to the PDF Specification.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryCompositeOperation

    Sample Output

    Figure 49The result of using the CIExclusionBlendMode filter image: ../Art/CIExclusionBlendMode.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Either multiplies or screens colors, depending on the source image sample color.

    Localized Display Name

    Hard Light Blend Mode

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputBackgroundImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Background Image.

    Discussion

    If the source image sample color is lighter than 50% gray, the background is lightened, similar to screening. If the source image sample color is darker than 50% gray, the background is darkened, similar to multiplying. If the source image sample color is equal to 50% gray, the source image is not changed. Image samples that are equal to pure black or pure white result in pure black or white. The overall effect is similar to what you would achieve by shining a harsh spotlight on the source image. The formula used to create this filter is described in the PDF specification, which is available online from the Adobe Developer Center. See PDF Reference and Adobe Extensions to the PDF Specification.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryCompositeOperation

    Sample Output

    Figure 50The result of using the CIHardLightBlendMode filter image: ../Art/CIHardLightBlendMode.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Uses the luminance and saturation values of the background image with the hue of the input image.

    Localized Display Name

    Hue Blend Mode

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputBackgroundImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Background Image.

    Discussion

    The formula used to create this filter is described in the PDF specification, which is available online from the Adobe Developer Center. See PDF Reference and Adobe Extensions to the PDF Specification.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryCompositeOperation

    Sample Output

    Figure 51The result of using the CIHueBlendMode filter image: ../Art/CIHueBlendMode.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Creates composite image samples by choosing the lighter samples (either from the source image or the background).

    Localized Display Name

    Lighten Blend Mode

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputBackgroundImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Background Image.

    Discussion

    The result is that the background image samples are replaced by any source image samples that are lighter. Otherwise, the background image samples are left unchanged. The formula used to create this filter is described in the PDF specification, which is available online from the Adobe Developer Center. See PDF Reference and Adobe Extensions to the PDF Specification.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryCompositeOperation

    Sample Output

    Figure 52The result of using the CILightenBlendMode filter image: ../Art/CILightenBlendMode.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Darkens the background image samples to reflect the source image samples while also increasing contrast.

    Localized Display Name

    Linear Burn Blend Mode

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputBackgroundImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Background Image.

    Discussion

    The effect of this filter is similar to that of the CIColorBurnBlendMode filter, but more pronounced.

    Member Of

    CICategoryCompositeOperation, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryBuiltIn

    Sample Output

    Figure 53The result of using the CILinearBurnBlendMode filter image: ../Art/CILinearBurnBlendMode.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.10 and later and in iOS 8.0 and later.

  • Brightens the background image samples to reflect the source image samples while also increasing contrast.

    Localized Display Name

    Linear Dodge Blend Mode

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputBackgroundImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Background Image.

    Discussion

    The effect of this filter is similar to that of the CIColorDodgeBlendMode filter, but more pronounced.

    Member Of

    CICategoryCompositeOperation, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryBuiltIn

    Sample Output

    Figure 54The result of using the CILinearDodgeBlendMode filter image: ../Art/CILinearDodgeBlendMode.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.10 and later and in iOS 8.0 and later.

  • Uses the hue and saturation of the background image with the luminance of the input image.

    Localized Display Name

    Luminosity Blend Mode

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputBackgroundImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Background Image.

    Discussion

    This mode creates an effect that is inverse to the effect created by the CIColorBlendMode filter. The formula used to create this filter is described in the PDF specification, which is available online from the Adobe Developer Center. See PDF Reference and Adobe Extensions to the PDF Specification.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryCompositeOperation

    Sample Output

    Figure 55The result of using the CILuminosityBlendMode filter image: ../Art/CILuminosityBlendMode.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Computes the maximum value, by color component, of two input images and creates an output image using the maximum values.

    Localized Display Name

    Maximum

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputBackgroundImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Background Image.

    Discussion

    This is similar to dodging. The formula used to create this filter is described in Thomas Porter and Tom Duff. 1984. Compositing Digital Images. Computer Graphics, 18 (3): 253-259.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryHighDynamicRange, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryCompositeOperation

    Sample Output

    Figure 56The result of using the CIMaximumCompositing filter image: ../Art/CIMaximumCompositing.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Computes the minimum value, by color component, of two input images and creates an output image using the minimum values.

    Localized Display Name

    Minimum

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputBackgroundImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Background Image.

    Discussion

    This is similar to burning. The formula used to create this filter is described in Thomas Porter and Tom Duff. 1984. Compositing Digital Images. Computer Graphics, 18 (3): 253-259.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryHighDynamicRange, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryCompositeOperation

    Sample Output

    Figure 57The result of using the CIMinimumCompositing filter image: ../Art/CIMinimumCompositing.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Multiplies the input image samples with the background image samples.

    Localized Display Name

    Multiply Blend Mode

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputBackgroundImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Background Image.

    Discussion

    This results in colors that are at least as dark as either of the two contributing sample colors. The formula used to create this filter is described in the PDF specification, which is available online from the Adobe Developer Center. See PDF Reference and Adobe Extensions to the PDF Specification.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryCompositeOperation

    Sample Output

    Figure 58The result of using the CIMultiplyBlendMode filter image: ../Art/CIMultiplyBlendMode.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Multiplies the color component of two input images and creates an output image using the multiplied values.

    Localized Display Name

    Multiply

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputBackgroundImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Background Image.

    Discussion

    This filter is typically used to add a spotlight or similar lighting effect to an image. The formula used to create this filter is described in Thomas Porter and Tom Duff. 1984. Compositing Digital Images. Computer Graphics, 18 (3): 253-259.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryHighDynamicRange, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryCompositeOperation

    Sample Output

    Figure 59The result of using the CIMultiplyCompositing filter image: ../Art/CIMultiplyCompositing.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Either multiplies or screens the input image samples with the background image samples, depending on the background color.

    Localized Display Name

    Overlay Blend Mode

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputBackgroundImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Background Image.

    Discussion

    The result is to overlay the existing image samples while preserving the highlights and shadows of the background. The background color mixes with the source image to reflect the lightness or darkness of the background. The formula used to create this filter is described in the PDF specification, which is available online from the Adobe Developer Center. See PDF Reference and Adobe Extensions to the PDF Specification.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryCompositeOperation

    Sample Output

    Figure 60The result of using the CIOverlayBlendMode filter image: ../Art/CIOverlayBlendMode.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Conditionally replaces background image samples with source image samples depending on the brightness of the source image samples.

    Localized Display Name

    Pin Light Blend Mode

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputBackgroundImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Background Image.

    Member Of

    CICategoryCompositeOperation, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryBuiltIn

    Sample Output

    Figure 61The result of using the CIPinLightBlendMode filter image: ../Art/CIPinLightBlendMode.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.10 and later and in iOS 8.0 and later.

  • Uses the luminance and hue values of the background image with the saturation of the input image.

    Localized Display Name

    Saturation Blend Mode

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputBackgroundImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Background Image.

    Discussion

    Areas of the background that have no saturation (that is, pure gray areas) do not produce a change. The formula used to create this filter is described in the PDF specification, which is available online from the Adobe Developer Center. See PDF Reference and Adobe Extensions to the PDF Specification.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryCompositeOperation

    Sample Output

    Figure 62The result of using the CISaturationBlendMode filter image: ../Art/CISaturationBlendMode.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Multiplies the inverse of the input image samples with the inverse of the background image samples.

    Localized Display Name

    Screen Blend Mode

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputBackgroundImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Background Image.

    Discussion

    This results in colors that are at least as light as either of the two contributing sample colors. The formula used to create this filter is described in the PDF specification, which is available online from the Adobe Developer Center. See PDF Reference and Adobe Extensions to the PDF Specification.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryCompositeOperation

    Sample Output

    Figure 63The result of using the CIScreenBlendMode filter image: ../Art/CIScreenBlendMode.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Either darkens or lightens colors, depending on the input image sample color.

    Localized Display Name

    Soft Light Blend Mode

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputBackgroundImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Background Image.

    Discussion

    If the source image sample color is lighter than 50% gray, the background is lightened, similar to dodging. If the source image sample color is darker than 50% gray, the background is darkened, similar to burning. If the source image sample color is equal to 50% gray, the background is not changed. Image samples that are equal to pure black or pure white produce darker or lighter areas, but do not result in pure black or white. The overall effect is similar to what you would achieve by shining a diffuse spotlight on the source image. The formula used to create this filter is described in the PDF specification, which is available online from the Adobe Developer Center. See PDF Reference and Adobe Extensions to the PDF Specification.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryCompositeOperation

    Sample Output

    Figure 64The result of using the CISoftLightBlendMode filter image: ../Art/CISoftLightBlendMode.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Places the input image over the background image, then uses the luminance of the background image to determine what to show.

    Localized Display Name

    Source Atop

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputBackgroundImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Background Image.

    Discussion

    The composite shows the background image and only those portions of the source image that are over visible parts of the background. The formula used to create this filter is described in Thomas Porter and Tom Duff. 1984. Compositing Digital Images. Computer Graphics, 18 (3): 253-259.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryHighDynamicRange, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryCompositeOperation

    Sample Output

    Figure 65The result of using the CISourceAtopCompositing filter image: ../Art/CISourceAtopCompositing.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Uses the background image to define what to leave in the input image, effectively cropping the input image.

    Localized Display Name

    Source In

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputBackgroundImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Background Image.

    Discussion

    The formula used to create this filter is described in Thomas Porter and Tom Duff. 1984. Compositing Digital Images. Computer Graphics, 18 (3): 253-259.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryHighDynamicRange, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryCompositeOperation

    Sample Output

    Figure 66The result of using the CISourceInCompositing filter image: ../Art/CISourceInCompositing.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Uses the background image to define what to take out of the input image.

    Localized Display Name

    Source Out

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputBackgroundImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Background Image.

    Discussion

    The formula used to create this filter is described in Thomas Porter and Tom Duff. 1984. Compositing Digital Images. Computer Graphics, 18 (3): 253-259.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryHighDynamicRange, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryCompositeOperation

    Sample Output

    Figure 67The result of using the CISourceOutCompositing filter image: ../Art/CISourceOutCompositing.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Places the input image over the input background image.

    Localized Display Name

    Source Over

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputBackgroundImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Background Image.

    Discussion

    The formula used to create this filter is described in Thomas Porter and Tom Duff. 1984. Compositing Digital Images. Computer Graphics, 18 (3): 253-259.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryHighDynamicRange, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryCompositeOperation

    Sample Output

    Figure 68The result of using the CISourceOverCompositing filter image: ../Art/CISourceOverCompositing.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 5.0 and later.

  • Subtracts the background image sample color from the source image sample color.

    Localized Display Name

    Subtract Blend Mode

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputBackgroundImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Background Image.

    Member Of

    CICategoryCompositeOperation, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryBuiltIn

    Sample Output

    Figure 69The result of using the CISubtractBlendMode filter image: ../Art/CISubtractBlendMode.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.10 and later and in iOS 8.0 and later.

  • Creates a bump that originates at a specified point in the image.

    Localized Display Name

    Bump Distortion

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputRadius

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Radius.

    Default value: 300.00

    inputScale

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Scale.

    Default value: 0.50

    Discussion

    The bump can be concave or convex.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryDistortionEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 70The result of using the CIBumpDistortion filter image: ../Art/CIBumpDistortion.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 7.0 and later.

  • Creates a concave or convex distortion that originates from a line in the image.

    Localized Display Name

    CIBumpDistortionLinear

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [300 300]

    inputRadius

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Radius.

    Default value: 300.00

    inputAngle

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeAngle and whose display name is Angle.

    Default value: 0.00

    inputScale

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Scale.

    Default value: 0.50

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryDistortionEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 71The result of using the CIBumpDistortionLinear filter image: ../Art/CIBumpDistortionLinear.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.5 and later.

  • Distorts the pixels starting at the circumference of a circle and emanating outward.

    Localized Display Name

    Circle Splash Distortion

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputRadius

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Radius.

    Default value: 150.00

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryDistortionEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 72The result of using the CICircleSplashDistortion filter image: ../Art/CICircleSplashDistortion.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Wraps an image around a transparent circle.

    Localized Display Name

    Circular Wrap Distortion

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputRadius

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Radius.

    Default value: 150.00

    inputAngle

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeAngle and whose display name is Angle.

    Default value: 0.00

    Discussion

    The distortion of the image increases with the distance from the center of the circle.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryDistortionEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 73The result of using the CICircularWrap filter image: ../Art/CICircularWrap.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.5 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Recursively draws a portion of an image in imitation of an M. C. Escher drawing.

    Localized Display Name

    Droste

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputInsetPoint0

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition.

    Default value: [200 200]

    inputInsetPoint1

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition.

    Default value: [400 400]

    inputStrands

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Radius.

    Default value: 1

    inputPeriodicity

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance.

    Default value: 1

    inputRotation

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance.

    Default value: 0.00

    inputZoom

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar.

    Default value: 1

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, ToneCuCICategoryVideo, CICategoryDistortionEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 74The result of using the CIDroste filter image: ../Art/CIDroste.png

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.6 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Applies the grayscale values of the second image to the first image.

    Localized Display Name

    Displacement Distortion

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputDisplacementImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Displacement Image.

    inputScale

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Scale.

    Default value: 50.00

    Discussion

    The output image has a texture defined by the grayscale values.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryDistortionEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 75The result of using the CIDisplacementDistortion filter image: ../Art/CIDisplacementDistortion.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Distorts an image by applying a glass-like texture.

    Localized Display Name

    Glass Distortion

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputTexture

    A CIImage object whose display name is Texture.

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150] Identity: (null)

    inputScale

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Scale.

    Default value: 200.00

    Discussion

    The raised portions of the output image are the result of applying a texture map.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryDistortionEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 76The result of using the CIGlassDistortion filter image: ../Art/CIGlassDistortion.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 8.0 and later.

  • Creates a lozenge-shaped lens and distorts the portion of the image over which the lens is placed.

    Localized Display Name

    Glass Lozenge

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputPoint0

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Point 1.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputPoint1

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Point 2.

    Default value: [350 150]

    inputRadius

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Radius.

    Default value: 100.00

    inputRefraction

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Refraction.

    Default value: 1.70

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryDistortionEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 77The result of using the CIGlassLozenge filter image: ../Art/CIGlassLozenge.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Creates a circular area that pushes the image pixels outward, distorting those pixels closest to the circle the most.

    Localized Display Name

    Hole Distortion

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputRadius

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Radius.

    Default value: 150.00

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryDistortionEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 78The result of using the CIHoleDistortion filter image: ../Art/CIHoleDistortion.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Rotates a portion of the input image specified by the center and radius parameters to give a tunneling effect.

    Localized Display Name

    Light Tunnel

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputRotation

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeAngle.

    Default value: 0.00

    inputRadius

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeAngle.

    Default value: 0.00

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryDistortionEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 79The result of using the CILightTunnel filter image: ../Art/CILightTunnel.png

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.11 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Creates a rectangular area that pinches source pixels inward, distorting those pixels closest to the rectangle the most.

    Localized Display Name

    Pinch Distortion

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputRadius

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Radius.

    Default value: 300.00

    inputScale

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Scale.

    Default value: 0.50

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryDistortionEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 80The result of using the CIPinchDistortion filter image: ../Art/CIPinchDistortion.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Distorts an image by stretching and or cropping it to fit a target size.

    Localized Display Name

    CIStretchCrop

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputSize

    A CIVector object whose display name is Size. This value specifies the size of the output image in pixels.

    inputCropAmount

    An NSNumber object whose display name is CropAmount. This value determines if, and how much, cropping should be used to achieve the target size. If the value is 0, the image is stretched but not cropped. If the value is 1, the image is cropped but not stretched. Values in-between use stretching and cropping proportionally.

    inputCenterStretchAmount

    An NSNumber object whose display name is CenterStretchAmount. This value determines how much stretching to apply to the center of the image, if stretching is indicated by the inputCropAmount value. A value of 0 causes the center of the image to maintain its original aspect ratio. A value of 1 causes the image to be stretched uniformly.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryDistortionEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 81The result of using the CIStretchCrop filter image: ../Art/CIStretchCrop.jpg

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.6 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Creates a torus-shaped lens and distorts the portion of the image over which the lens is placed.

    Localized Display Name

    Torus Lens Distortion

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputRadius

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Radius.

    Default value: 160.00

    inputWidth

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Width.

    Default value: 80.00

    inputRefraction

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Refraction.

    Default value: 1.70

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryDistortionEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 82The result of using the CITorusLensDistortion filter image: ../Art/CITorusLensDistortion.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Rotates pixels around a point to give a twirling effect.

    Localized Display Name

    Twirl Distortion

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputRadius

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Radius.

    Default value: 300.00

    inputAngle

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeAngle and whose display name is Angle.

    Default value: 3.14

    Discussion

    You can specify the number of rotations as well as the center and radius of the effect.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryDistortionEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 83The result of using the CITwirlDistortion filter image: ../Art/CITwirlDistortion.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Rotates pixels around a point to simulate a vortex.

    Localized Display Name

    Vortex Distortion

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputRadius

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Radius.

    Default value: 300.00

    inputAngle

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeAngle and whose display name is Angle.

    Default value: 56.55

    Discussion

    You can specify the number of rotations as well the center and radius of the effect.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryDistortionEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 84The result of using the CIVortexDistortion filter image: ../Art/CIVortexDistortion.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Generates an Aztec code (two-dimensional barcode) from input data.

    Localized Display Name

    CIAztecCodeGenerator

    Parameters

    inputMessage

    The data to be encoded as an Aztec code. An NSData object whose display name is Message.

    inputCorrectionLevel

    The percentage of redundancy to add to the message data in the barcode encoding. A higher correction level allows a barcode to be correctly read even when partially damaged.

    An NSNumber object whose display name is CorrectionLevel.

    Default value: 23.00 Minimum: 5.00 Maximum: 95.00 Slider minimum: 5.00 Slider maximum: 95.00 Identity: 0.00

    inputLayers

    The number of concentric squares (with a width of two pixels each) encoding the barcode data. When this parameter is set to zero, Core Image automatically determines the appropriate number of layers to encode the message at the specified correction level.

    An NSNumber object whose display name is Layers.

    Default value: 0.00 Minimum: 1.00 Maximum: 32.00 Slider minimum: 1.00 Slider maximum: 32.00 Identity: 0.00

    inputCompactStyle

    A Boolean value that determines whether to use the compact or full-size Aztec barcode format. The compact format can store up to 44 bytes of message data (including data added for correction) in up to 4 layers, producing a barcode image sized between 15 x 15 and 27 x 27 pixels. The full-size format can store up to 1914 bytes of message data (including correction) in up to 32 layers, producing a barcode image sized no larger than 151 x 151 pixels.

    An NSNumber object whose display name is CompactStyle.

    Default value: 0.00 Minimum: 0.00 Maximum: 1.00 Slider minimum: 0.00 Slider maximum: 1.00 Identity: 0.00

    Discussion

    Generates an output image representing the input data according to the ISO/IEC 24778:2008 standard. The width and height of each module (square dot) of the code in the output image is one pixel. To create an Aztec code from a string or URL, convert it to an NSData object using the NSISOLatin1StringEncoding string encoding. The output image also includes two pixels of padding on each side (for example, a 15 x 15 code creates a 19 x 19 image).

    Member Of

    CICategoryGenerator, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryBuiltIn

    Sample Output

    Figure 85The result of using the CIAztecCodeGenerator filter image: ../Art/CIAztecCodeGenerator.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.10 and later and in iOS 8.0 and later.

  • Generates a checkerboard pattern.

    Localized Display Name

    Checkerboard

    Parameters

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputColor0

    A CIColor object whose display name is Color 1.

    inputColor1

    A CIColor object whose display name is Color 2.

    inputWidth

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Width.

    Default value: 80.00

    inputSharpness

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Sharpness.

    Default value: 1.00

    Discussion

    You can specify the checkerboard size and colors, and the sharpness of the pattern.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryGenerator

    Sample Output

    Figure 86The result of using the CICheckerboardGenerator filter image: ../Art/CICheckerboardGenerator.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Generates a Code 128 one-dimensional barcode from input data.

    Localized Display Name

    CICode128BarcodeGenerator

    Parameters

    inputMessage

    The data to be encoded as a Code 128 barcode. Must not contain non-ASCII characters. An NSData object whose display name is Message.

    inputQuietSpace

    The number of pixels of added white space on each side of the barcode. An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is QuietSpace.

    Default value: 7.00 Minimum: 0.00 Maximum: 20.00 Slider minimum: 0.00 Slider maximum: 20.00 Identity: 0.00

    Discussion

    Generates an output image representing the input data according to the ISO/IEC 15417:2007 standard. The width of each module (vertical line) of the barcode in the output image is one pixel. The height of the barcode is 32 pixels. To create a barcode from a string or URL, convert it to an NSData object using the NSASCIIStringEncoding string encoding.

    Member Of

    CICategoryGenerator, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryBuiltIn

    Sample Output

    Figure 87The result of using the CICode128BarcodeGenerator filter image: ../Art/CICode128BarcodeGenerator.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.10 and later and in iOS 8.0 and later.

  • Generates a solid color.

    Localized Display Name

    Constant Color

    Parameters

    inputColor

    A CIColor object whose display name is Color.

    Discussion

    You typically use the output of this filter as the input to another filter.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryGenerator

    Sample Output

    Figure 88The result of using the CIConstantColorGenerator filter image: ../Art/CIConstantColorGenerator.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 5.0 and later.

  • Simulates a lens flare.

    Localized Display Name

    Lenticular Halo

    Parameters

    inputCenter

    The center of the lens flare. A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputColor

    Controls the proportion of red, green, and blue halos. A CIColor object whose display name is Color.

    inputHaloRadius

    Controls the size of the lens flare. An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Halo Radius.

    Default value: 70.00

    inputHaloWidth

    Controls the width of the lens flare, that is, the distance between the inner flare and the outer flare. An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Halo Width.

    Default value: 87.00

    inputHaloOverlap

    Controls how much the red, green, and blue halos overlap. A value of 0 means no overlap (a lot of separation). A value of 1 means full overlap (white halos). An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Halo Overlap.

    Default value: 0.77

    inputStriationStrength

    Controls the brightness of the rainbow-colored halo area. An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Striation Strength.

    Default value: 0.50

    inputStriationContrast

    Controls the contrast of the rainbow-colored halo area. An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Striation Contrast.

    Default value: 1.00

    inputTime

    Adds a randomness to the lens flare; it causes the flare to "sparkle" as it changes through various time values. An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Time.

    Default value: 0.00

    Discussion

    This filter is typically applied to another image to simulate lens flares and similar effects.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryGenerator

    Sample Output

    Figure 89The result of using the CILenticularHaloGenerator filter image: ../Art/CILenticularHaloGenerator.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Generates a PDF417 code (two-dimensional barcode) from input data.

    Localized Display Name

    PDF417 Barcode Generator

    Parameters

    inputMessage

    The data to be encoded as a barcode. An NSData object whose display name is Message.

    inputMinWidth

    The minimum width of the barcode’s data area, in pixels. An NSNumber object whose display name is MinWidth.

    Default value: 0.00 Minimum: 56.00 Maximum: 583.00 Slider minimum: 56.00 Slider maximum: 583.00 Identity: 0.00

    inputMaxWidth

    The maximum width of the barcode’s data area, in pixels. An NSNumber object whose display name is MaxWidth.

    Default value: 0.00 Minimum: 56.00 Maximum: 583.00 Slider minimum: 56.00 Slider maximum: 583.00 Identity: 0.00

    inputMinHeight

    The minimum height of the barcode’s data area, in pixels. An NSNumber object whose display name is MinHeight.

    Default value: 0.00 Minimum: 13.00 Maximum: 283.00 Slider minimum: 13.00 Slider maximum: 283.00 Identity: 0.00

    inputMaxHeight

    The maximum height of the barcode’s data area, in pixels. An NSNumber object whose display name is MaxHeight.

    Default value: 0.00 Minimum: 13.00 Maximum: 283.00 Slider minimum: 13.00 Slider maximum: 283.00 Identity: 0.00

    inputDataColumns

    The number of data columns in the generated code. If zero, the generator uses a number of columns based on the width, height, and aspect ratio. An NSNumber object whose display name is DataColumns.

    Default value: 0.00 Minimum: 1.00 Maximum: 30.00 Slider minimum: 1.00 Slider maximum: 30.00 Identity: 0.00

    inputRows

    The number of data rows in the generated code. If zero, the generator uses a number of rows based on the width, height, and aspect ratio. An NSNumber object whose display name is Rows.

    Default value: 0.00 Minimum: 3.00 Maximum: 90.00 Slider minimum: 3.00 Slider maximum: 90.00 Identity: 0.00

    inputPreferredAspectRatio

    The preferred ratio of width over height for the generated barcode. The generator approximates this with an actual aspect ratio based on the data and other parameters you specify. An NSNumber object whose display name is PreferredAspectRatio.

    Default value: 0.00 Minimum: 0.00 Maximum: 9223372036854775808.00 Slider minimum: 0.00 Slider maximum: 9223372036854775808.00 Identity: 0.00

    inputCompactionMode

    An option that determines which method the generator uses to compress data.

    1. Automatic. The generator automatically chooses a compression method. This option is the default.

    2. Numeric. Valid only when the message is an ASCII-encoded string of digits, achieving optimal compression for that type of data.

    3. Text. Valid only when the message is all ASCII-encoded alphanumeric and punctuation characters, achieving optimal compression for that type of data.

    4. Byte. Valid for any data, but least compact.

    An NSNumber object whose display name is CompactionMode.

    Default value: 0.00 Minimum: 0.00 Maximum: 3.00 Slider minimum: 0.00 Slider maximum: 3.00 Identity: 0.00

    inputCompactStyle

    A Boolean value that determines whether to omit redundant elements to make the generated barcode more compact. An NSNumber object whose display name is CompactStyle.

    Default value: 0.00 Minimum: 0.00 Maximum: 1.00 Slider minimum: 0.00 Slider maximum: 1.00 Identity: 0.00

    inputCorrectionLevel

    An integer between 0 and 8, inclusive, that determines the amount of redundancy to include in the barcode’s data to prevent errors when the barcode is read. If unspecified, the generator chooses a correction level based on the size of the message data. An NSNumber object whose display name is CorrectionLevel.

    Default value: 0.00 Minimum: 0.00 Maximum: 8.00 Slider minimum: 0.00 Slider maximum: 8.00 Identity: 0.00

    inputAlwaysSpecifyCompaction

    A Boolean value that determines whether to include information about the compaction mode in the barcode even when such information is redundant. (If a PDF417 barcode does not contain compaction mode information, a reader assumes text-based compaction. Some barcodes include this information even when using text-based compaction.)

    An NSNumber object whose display name is AlwaysSpecifyCompaction.

    Default value: 0.00 Minimum: -9223372036854775808.00 Maximum: 9223372036854775808.00 Slider minimum: -9223372036854775808.00 Slider maximum: 9223372036854775808.00 Identity: 0.00

    Discussion

    Generates an output image representing the input data according to the ISO 15438 standard. PDF417 codes are commonly used in postage, package tracking, personal identification documents, and coffeeshop membership cards. The width and height of each module (square dot) of the code in the output image is one point. To create a PDF417 code from a string or URL, convert it to an NSData object using the NSISOLatin1StringEncoding string encoding.

    Member Of

    CICategoryGenerator, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryBuiltIn

    Sample Output

    Figure 90The result of using the CIPDF417BarcodeGenerator filter image: ../Art/CIPDF417BarcodeGenerator.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.11 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Generates a Quick Response code (two-dimensional barcode) from input data.

    Localized Display Name

    CIQRCodeGenerator

    Parameters

    inputMessage

    The data to be encoded as a QR code. An NSData object whose display name is Message.

    inputCorrectionLevel

    A single letter specifying the error correction format. An NSString object whose display name is CorrectionLevel.

    Default value: M

    Discussion

    Generates an output image representing the input data according to the ISO/IEC 18004:2006 standard. The width and height of each module (square dot) of the code in the output image is one point. To create a QR code from a string or URL, convert it to an NSData object using the NSISOLatin1StringEncoding string encoding.

    The inputCorrectionLevel parameter controls the amount of additional data encoded in the output image to provide error correction. Higher levels of error correction result in larger output images but allow larger areas of the code to be damaged or obscured without. There are four possible correction modes (with corresponding error resilience levels):

    • L: 7%

    • M: 15%

    • Q: 25%

    • H: 30%

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryGenerator

    Sample Output

    Figure 91The result of using the CIQRCodeGenerator filter image: ../Art/CIQRCodeGenerator.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.9 and later and in iOS 7.0 and later.

  • Generates an image of infinite extent whose pixel values are made up of four independent, uniformly-distributed random numbers in the 0 to 1 range.

    Localized Display Name

    Random Generator

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryGenerator

    Sample Output

    Figure 92The result of using the CIRandomGenerator filter image: ../Art/CIRandomGenerator.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Generates a starburst pattern that is similar to a supernova; can be used to simulate a lens flare.

    Localized Display Name

    Star Shine

    Parameters

    inputCenter

    The center of the flare. A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputColor

    The color of the flare. A CIColor object whose display name is Color.

    inputRadius

    Controls the size of the flare. An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Radius.

    Default value: 50.00

    inputCrossScale

    Controls the ratio of the cross flare size relative to the round central flare. An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Cross Scale.

    Default value: 15.00

    inputCrossAngle

    Controls the angle of the flare. An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeAngle and whose display name is Cross Angle.

    Default value: 0.60

    inputCrossOpacity

    Controls the thickness of the cross flare. An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Cross Opacity.

    Default value: -2.00

    inputCrossWidth

    Has the same overall effect as the inputCrossOpacity parameter. An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Cross Width.

    Default value: 2.50

    inputEpsilon

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Epsilon.

    Default value: -2.00

    Discussion

    The output image is typically used as input to another filter.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryGenerator

    Sample Output

    Figure 93The result of using the CIStarShineGenerator filter image: ../Art/CIStarShineGenerator.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Generates a stripe pattern.

    Localized Display Name

    Stripes

    Parameters

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputColor0

    A CIColor object whose display name is Color 1.

    inputColor1

    A CIColor object whose display name is Color 2.

    inputWidth

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Width.

    Default value: 80.00

    inputSharpness

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Sharpness.

    Default value: 1.00

    Discussion

    You can control the color of the stripes, the spacing, and the contrast.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryGenerator

    Sample Output

    Figure 94The result of using the CIStripesGenerator filter image: ../Art/CIStripesGenerator.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Generates a sun effect.

    Localized Display Name

    Sunbeams

    Parameters

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputColor

    A CIColor object whose display name is Color.

    inputSunRadius

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Sun Radius.

    Default value: 40.00

    inputMaxStriationRadius

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Maximum Striation Radius.

    Default value: 2.58

    inputStriationStrength

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Striation Strength.

    Default value: 0.50

    inputStriationContrast

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Striation Contrast.

    Default value: 1.38

    inputTime

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Time.

    Default value: 0.00

    Discussion

    You typically use the output of the sunbeams filter as input to a composite filter.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryGenerator

    Sample Output

    Figure 95The result of using the CISunbeamsGenerator filter image: ../Art/CISunbeamsGenerator.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Applies an affine transform to an image.

    Localized Display Name

    Affine Transform

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputTransform

    On iOS, an NSValue object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeTransform. You must pass the transform as NSData using a statement similar to the following, where xform is an affine transform:

    1. [myFilter setValue:[NSValue valueWithBytes:&xform
    2. objCType:@encode(CGAffineTransform)]
    3. forKey:@"inputTransform"];

    On OS X, an NSAffineTransform object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeTransform.

    Discussion

    You can scale, translate, or rotate the input image. You can also apply a combination of these operations.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryGeometryAdjustment

    Sample Output

    Figure 96The result of using the CIAffineTransform filter image: ../Art/CIAffineTransform.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 5.0 and later.

  • Applies a crop to an image.

    Localized Display Name

    Crop

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputRectangle

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeRectangle and whose display name is Rectangle.

    Default value: [0 0 300 300]

    Discussion

    The size and shape of the cropped image depend on the rectangle you specify.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryGeometryAdjustment

    Sample Output

    Figure 97The result of using the CICrop filter image: ../Art/CICrop.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 5.0 and later.

  • Produces a high-quality, scaled version of a source image.

    Localized Display Name

    Lanczos Scale Transform

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputScale

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Scale.

    Default value: 1.00

    inputAspectRatio

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Aspect Ratio.

    Default value: 1.00

    Discussion

    You typically use this filter to scale down an image.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryGeometryAdjustment

    Sample Output

    Figure 98The result of using the CILanczosScaleTransform filter image: ../Art/CILanczosScaleTransform.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Applies a perspective correction, transforming an arbitrary quadrilateral region in the source image to a rectangular output image.

    Localized Display Name

    Perspective Correction

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputTopLeft

    The point in the input image to be mapped to the top left corner of the output image.

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Top Left.

    Default value: [118 484] Identity: (null)

    inputTopRight

    The point in the input image to be mapped to the top right corner of the output image.

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Top Right.

    Default value: [646 507] Identity: (null)

    inputBottomRight

    The point in the input image to be mapped to the bottom right corner of the output image.

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Bottom Right.

    Default value: [548 140] Identity: (null)

    inputBottomLeft

    The point in the input image to be mapped to the bottom left corner of the output image.

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Bottom Left.

    Default value: [155 153] Identity: (null)

    Discussion

    The extent of the rectangular output image varies based on the size and placement of the specified quadrilateral region in the input image.

    Member Of

    CICategoryGeometryAdjustment, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryBuiltIn

    Sample Output

    Figure 99The result of using the CIPerspectiveCorrection filter image: ../Art/CIPerspectiveCorrection.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.10 and later and in iOS 8.0 and later.

  • Alters the geometry of an image to simulate the observer changing viewing position.

    Localized Display Name

    Perspective Transform

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputTopLeft

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Top Left.

    Default value: [118 484]

    inputTopRight

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Top Right.

    Default value: [646 507]

    inputBottomRight

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Bottom Right.

    Default value: [548 140]

    inputBottomLeft

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Bottom Left.

    Default value: [155 153]

    Discussion

    You can use the perspective filter to skew an image.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryGeometryAdjustment

    Sample Output

    Figure 100The result of using the CIPerspectiveTransform filter image: ../Art/CIPerspectiveTransform.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Alters the geometry of a portion of an image to simulate the observer changing viewing position.

    Localized Display Name

    Perspective Transform With Extent

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputExtent

    A CIVector object whose whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeRectangle. If you pass [image extent] you’ll get the same result as using the CIPerspectiveTransform filter.

    inputTopLeft

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Top Left.

    Default value: [118 484]

    inputTopRight

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Top Right.

    Default value: [646 507]

    inputBottomRight

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Bottom Right.

    Default value: [548 140]

    inputBottomLeft

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Bottom Left.

    Default value: [155 153]

    Discussion

    You can use the perspective filter to skew an the portion of the image defined by extent. See CIPerspectiveTransform for an example of the output of this filter when you supply the input image size as the extent.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryGeometryAdjustment

    Availability

    Available in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Rotates the source image by the specified angle in radians.

    Localized Display Name

    Straighten

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputAngle

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Angle.

    Default value: 0.00

    Discussion

    The image is scaled and cropped so that the rotated image fits the extent of the input image.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryGeometryAdjustment

    Sample Output

    Figure 101The result of using CIStraightenFilter filter image: ../Art/CIStraightenFilter.jpg

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.7 and later and in iOS 5.0 and later.

  • Generates a gradient that varies from one color to another using a Gaussian distribution.

    Localized Display Name

    Gaussian Gradient

    Parameters

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150] Identity: (null)

    inputColor0

    A CIColor object whose display name is Color 1.

    inputColor1

    A CIColor object whose display name is Color 2.

    inputRadius

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Radius.

    Default value: 300.00

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryGradient

    Sample Output

    Figure 102The result of using the CIGaussianGradient filter image: ../Art/CIGaussianGradient.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Generates a gradient that varies along a linear axis between two defined endpoints.

    Localized Display Name

    Linear Gradient

    Parameters

    inputPoint0

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Point 1.

    Default value: [0 0]

    inputPoint1

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Point 2.

    Default value: [200 200]

    inputColor0

    A CIColor object whose display name is Color 1.

    inputColor1

    A CIColor object whose display name is Color 2.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryGradient

    Sample Output

    Figure 103The result of using the CILinearGradient filter image: ../Art/CILinearGradient.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Generates a gradient that varies radially between two circles having the same center.

    Localized Display Name

    Radial Gradient

    Parameters

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputRadius0

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Radius 1.

    Default value: 5.00

    inputRadius1

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Radius 2.

    Default value: 100.00

    inputColor0

    A CIColor object whose display name is Color 1.

    inputColor1

    A CIColor object whose display name is Color 2.

    Discussion

    It is valid for one of the two circles to have a radius of 0.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryGradient

    Sample Output

    Figure 104The result of using the CIRadialGradient filter image: ../Art/CIRadialGradient.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Generates a gradient that uses an S-curve function to blend colors along a linear axis between two defined endpoints.

    Localized Display Name

    Smooth Linear Gradient

    Parameters

    inputPoint0

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Point 1.

    Default value: [0 0]

    inputPoint1

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Point 2.

    Default value: [200 200]

    inputColor0

    A CIColor object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeColor and whose display name is Color 1.

    inputColor1

    A CIColor object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeColor and whose display name is Color 2.

    Discussion

    Where the CILinearGradient filter blends colors linearly (that is, the color at a point 25% along the line between Point 1 and Point 2 is 25% Color 1 and 75% Color 2), this filter blends colors using an S-curve function: the color blend at points less than 50% along the line between Point 1 and Point 2 is slightly closer to Color 1 than in a linear blend, and the color blend at points further than 50% along that line is slightly closer to Color 2 than in a linear blend.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryGradient

    Sample Output

    Figure 105The result of using the CISmoothLinearGradient filter image: ../Art/CISmoothLinearGradient.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.11 and later and in iOS 7.0 and later.

  • Simulates a circular-shaped halftone screen.

    Localized Display Name

    Circular Screen

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputWidth

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Width.

    Default value: 6.00

    inputSharpness

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Sharpness.

    Default value: 0.70

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryHalftoneEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 106The result of using the CICircularScreen filter image: ../Art/CICircularScreen.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Creates a color, halftoned rendition of the source image, using cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks over a white page.

    Localized Display Name

    CMYK Halftone

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputWidth

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Width.

    Default value: 6.00

    inputAngle

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeAngle and whose display name is Angle.

    Default value: 0.00

    inputSharpness

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Sharpness.

    Default value: 0.70

    inputGCR

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Gray Component Replacement.

    Default value: 1.00

    inputUCR

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Under Color Removal.

    Default value: 0.50

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryHalftoneEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 107The result of using the CICMYKHalftone filter image: ../Art/CICMYKHalftone.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Simulates the dot patterns of a halftone screen.

    Localized Display Name

    Dot Screen

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputAngle

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeAngle and whose display name is Angle.

    Default value: 0.00

    inputWidth

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Width.

    Default value: 6.00

    inputSharpness

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Sharpness.

    Default value: 0.70

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryHalftoneEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 108The result of using the CIDotScreen filter image: ../Art/CIDotScreen.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Simulates the hatched pattern of a halftone screen.

    Localized Display Name

    Hatched Screen

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputAngle

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeAngle and whose display name is Angle.

    Default value: 0.00

    inputWidth

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Width.

    Default value: 6.00

    inputSharpness

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Sharpness.

    Default value: 0.70

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryHalftoneEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 109The result of using the CIHatchedScreen filter image: ../Art/CIHatchedScreen.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Simulates the line pattern of a halftone screen.

    Localized Display Name

    Line Screen

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputAngle

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeAngle and whose display name is Angle.

    inputWidth

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Width.

    Default value: 6.00

    inputSharpness

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Sharpness.

    Default value: 0.70

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryHalftoneEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 110The result of using the CILineScreen filter image: ../Art/CILineScreen.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Returns a single-pixel image that contains the average color for the region of interest.

    Localized Display Name

    Area Average

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image. This is the image data you want to process.

    inputExtent

    A CIVector object representing the rectangular region of interest.

    Member Of

    CICategoryReduction, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryBuiltIn

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.5 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Returns a 1D image (inputCount wide by one pixel high) that contains the component-wise histogram computed for the specified rectangular area.

    Localized Display Name

    Area Histogram

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image. This is the image data you want to process.

    inputExtent

    The rectangular region of interest.

    inputCount

    The number of “buckets” for the histogram.

    inputScale

    A scaling factor. Core Image scales the histogram by dividing the scale by the area of the inputExtent rectangle.

    Member Of

    CICategoryReduction, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryBuiltIn

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.5 and later and in iOS 8.0 and later.

  • Returns a 1-pixel high image that contains the average color for each scan row.

    Localized Display Name

    Row Average

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image. This is the image data you want to process.

    inputExtent

    The rectangular region of interest.

    Member Of

    CICategoryReduction, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryBuiltIn

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.5 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Returns a 1-pixel high image that contains the average color for each scan column.

    Localized Display Name

    Column Average

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image. This is the image data you want to process.

    inputExtent

    The rectangular region of interest.

    Member Of

    CICategoryReduction, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryBuiltIn

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.5 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Generates a histogram image from the output of the CIAreaHistogram filter.

    Localized Display Name

    Histogram Display

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputHeight

    The height of the displayable histogram image. An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Height.

    Default value: 100.00 Minimum: 1.00 Maximum: 200.00 Slider minimum: 1.00 Slider maximum: 100.00 Identity: 0.00

    inputHighLimit

    The fraction of the left portion of the histogram image to be made darker. An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is HighLimit.

    Default value: 1.00 Minimum: 0.00 Maximum: 1.00 Slider minimum: 0.00 Slider maximum: 1.00 Identity: 0.00

    inputLowLimit

    The fraction of the right portion of the histogram image to be made lighter. An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is LowLimit.

    Default value: 0.00 Minimum: 0.00 Maximum: 1.00 Slider minimum: 0.00 Slider maximum: 1.00 Identity: 0.00

    Discussion

    The input image should be a one-dimensional image in which each pixel contains data (per component) for one “bucket” of the histogram; you can produce such an image using the CIAreaHistogram filter. The width of the output image is the same as that of the input image, and its height is the value of the inputHeight parameter.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryReduction

    Sample Output

    Figure 111The result of using the CIHistogramDisplayFilter filter image: ../Art/CIHistogramDisplayFilter.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.9 and later and in iOS 8.0 and later.

  • Returns a single-pixel image that contains the maximum color components for the region of interest.

    Localized Display Name

    Area Maximum

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image. This is the image data you want to process.

    inputExtent

    The rectangular region of interest.

    Discussion

    Image component values should range from 0.0 to 1.0, inclusive.

    Member Of

    CICategoryReduction, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryBuiltIn

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.5 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Returns a single-pixel image that contains the minimum color components for the region of interest.

    Localized Display Name

    Area Minimum

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image. This is the image data you want to process.

    inputExtent

    The rectangular region of interest.

    Discussion

    Image component values should range from 0.0 to 1.0, inclusive.

    Member Of

    CICategoryReduction, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryBuiltIn

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.5 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Returns a single-pixel image that contains the color vector with the maximum alpha value for the region of interest.

    Localized Display Name

    Area Maximum Alpha

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image. This is the image data you want to process.

    inputExtent

    The rectangular region of interest.

    Discussion

    If more than one pixel exists with the maximum alpha value, Core Image returns the vector that has the lowest x and y coordinate. Image component values should range from 0.0 to 1.0, inclusive.

    Member Of

    CICategoryReduction, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryBuiltIn

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.5 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Returns a single-pixel image that contains the color vector with the minimum alpha value for the region of interest.

    Localized Display Name

    Area Minimum Alpha

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image. This is the image data you want to process.

    inputExtent

    The rectangular region of interest.

    Discussion

    If more than one pixel exists with the minimum alpha value, Core Image returns the vector that has the lowest x and y coordinate. Image component values should range from 0.0 to 1.0, inclusive.

    Member Of

    CICategoryReduction, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryBuiltIn

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.5 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Increases image detail by sharpening.

    Localized Display Name

    Sharpen Luminance

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputSharpness

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Sharpness.

    Default value: 0.40

    Discussion

    It operates on the luminance of the image; the chrominance of the pixels remains unaffected.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategorySharpen

    Sample Output

    Figure 112The result of using the CISharpenLuminance filter image: ../Art/CISharpenLuminance.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Increases the contrast of the edges between pixels of different colors in an image.

    Localized Display Name

    Unsharp Mask

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputRadius

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Radius.

    Default value: 2.50

    inputIntensity

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Intensity.

    Default value: 0.50

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategorySharpen

    Sample Output

    Figure 113The result of using the CIUnsharpMask filter image: ../Art/CIUnsharpMask.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Uses alpha values from a mask to interpolate between an image and the background.

    Localized Display Name

    Blend With Alpha Mask

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputBackgroundImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Background Image.

    inputMaskImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Mask Image.

    Discussion

    When a mask alpha value is 0.0, the result is the background. When the mask alpha value is 1.0, the result is the image.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryStylize

    Sample Output

    Figure 114The result of using the CIBlendWithAlphaMask filter image: ../Art/CIBlendWithAlphaMask.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.9 and later and in iOS 7.0 and later.

  • Uses values from a grayscale mask to interpolate between an image and the background.

    Localized Display Name

    Blend With Mask

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputBackgroundImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Background Image.

    inputMaskImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Mask Image.

    Discussion

    When a mask value is 0.0, the result is the background. When the mask value is 1.0, the result is the image.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryStylize

    Sample Output

    Figure 115The result of using the CIBlendWithMask filter image: ../Art/CIBlendWithMask.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Softens edges and applies a pleasant glow to an image.

    Localized Display Name

    Bloom

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputRadius

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Radius.

    Default value: 10.00

    inputIntensity

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Intensity.

    Default value: 0.5

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryStylize

    Sample Output

    Figure 116The result of using the CIBloom filter image: ../Art/CIBloom.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Simulates a comic book drawing by outlining edges and applying a color halftone effect.

    Localized Display Name

    Comic Effect

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryStylize

    Sample Output

    Figure 117The result of using the CIComicEffect filter image: ../Art/CIComicEffect.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.5 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Modifies pixel values by performing a 3x3 matrix convolution.

    Localized Display Name

    3 by 3 convolution

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputWeights

    A CIVector object whose display name is Weights.

    Default value: [0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0] Identity: [0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0]

    inputBias

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Bias.

    Default value: 0.00 Identity: 0.00

    Discussion

    A convolution filter generates each output pixel by summing all elements in the element-wise product of two matrices—a weight matrix and a matrix containing the neighborhood surrounding the corresponding input pixel—and adding a bias. This operation is performed independently for each color component (including the alpha component), and the resulting value is clamped to the range between 0.0 and 1.0. You can create many types of image processing effects using different weight matrices, such as blurring, sharpening, edge detection, translation, and embossing.

    This filter uses a 3x3 weight matrix and the 3x3 neighborhood surrounding an input pixel (that is, the pixel itself and those within a distance of one pixel horizontally or vertically).

    If you want to preserve the overall brightness of the image, ensure that the sum of all values in the weight matrix is 1.0. You may find it convenient to devise a weight matrix without this constraint and then normalize it by dividing each element by the sum of all elements, as shown in the figure below.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryStylize

    Sample Output

    Figure 118The result of using the CIConvolution3X3 filter image: ../Art/CIConvolution3X3.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.9 and later and in iOS 7.0 and later.

  • Modifies pixel values by performing a 5x5 matrix convolution.

    Localized Display Name

    5 by 5 convolution

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputWeights

    A CIVector object whose display name is Weights.

    Default value: [0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0] Identity: [0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0]

    inputBias

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Bias.

    Default value: 0.00 Identity: 0.00

    Discussion

    A convolution filter generates each output pixel by summing all elements in the element-wise product of two matrices—a weight matrix and a matrix containing the neighborhood surrounding the corresponding input pixel—and adding a bias. This operation is performed independently for each color component (including the alpha component), and the resulting value is clamped to the range between 0.0 and 1.0. You can create many types of image processing effects using different weight matrices, such as blurring, sharpening, edge detection, translation, and embossing.

    This filter uses a 5x5 weight matrix and the 5x5 neighborhood surrounding an input pixel (that is, the pixel itself and those within a distance of two pixels horizontally or vertically).

    If you want to preserve the overall brightness of the image, ensure that the sum of all values in the weight matrix is 1.0. You may find it convenient to devise a weight matrix without this constraint and then normalize it by dividing each element by the sum of all elements.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryStylize

    Sample Output

    Figure 119The result of using the CIConvolution5X5 filter image: ../Art/CIConvolution5X5.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.9 and later and in iOS 7.0 and later.

  • Modifies pixel values by performing a 7x7 matrix convolution.

    Localized Display Name

    7 by 7 convolution

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputWeights

    A CIVector object whose display name is Weights.

    Default value: [0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0]

    Identity: [0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0]

    inputBias

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Bias.

    Default value: 0.00 Identity: 0.00

    Discussion

    A convolution filter generates each output pixel by summing all elements in the element-wise product of two matrices—a weight matrix and a matrix containing the neighborhood surrounding the corresponding input pixel—and adding a bias. This operation is performed independently for each color component (including the alpha component), and the resulting value is clamped to the range between 0.0 and 1.0. You can create many types of image processing effects using different weight matrices, such as blurring, sharpening, edge detection, translation, and embossing.

    This filter uses a 7x7 weight matrix and the 7x7 neighborhood surrounding an input pixel (that is, the pixel itself and those within a distance of three pixels horizontally or vertically).

    If you want to preserve the overall brightness of the image, ensure that the sum of all values in the weight matrix is 1.0. You may find it convenient to devise a weight matrix without this constraint and then normalize it by dividing each element by the sum of all elements.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryStylize

    Sample Output

    Figure 120The result of using the CIConvolution7X7 filter image: ../Art/CIConvolution7X7.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.9 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Modifies pixel values by performing a 9-element horizontal convolution.

    Localized Display Name

    CIConvolution9Horizontal

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputWeights

    A CIVector object whose display name is Weights.

    Default value: [0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0] Identity: [0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0]

    inputBias

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Bias.

    Default value: 0.00 Identity: 0.00

    Discussion

    A convolution filter generates each output pixel by summing all elements in the element-wise product of two matrices—a weight matrix and a matrix containing the neighborhood surrounding the corresponding input pixel—and adding a bias. This operation is performed independently for each color component (including the alpha component), and the resulting value is clamped to the range between 0.0 and 1.0. You can create many types of image processing effects using different weight matrices, such as blurring, sharpening, edge detection, translation, and embossing.

    This filter uses a 9x1 weight matrix and the 9x1 neighborhood surrounding an input pixel (that is, the pixel itself and those within a distance of four pixels horizontally). Unlike convolution filters which use square matrices, this filter can only produce effects along a horizontal axis, but it can be combined with CIConvolution9Vertical to approximate the effect of certain 9x9 weight matrices.

    If you want to preserve the overall brightness of the image, ensure that the sum of all values in the weight matrix is 1.0. You may find it convenient to devise a weight matrix without this constraint and then normalize it by dividing each element by the sum of all elements.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryStylize

    Sample Output

    Figure 121The result of using the CIConvolution9Horizontal filter image: ../Art/CIConvolution9Horizontal.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.9 and later and in iOS 7.0 and later.

  • Modifies pixel values by performing a 9-element vertical convolution.

    Localized Display Name

    CIConvolution9Vertical

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputWeights

    A CIVector object whose display name is Weights.

    Default value: [0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0] Identity: [0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0]

    inputBias

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Bias.

    Default value: 0.00 Identity: 0.00

    Discussion

    A convolution filter generates each output pixel by summing all elements in the element-wise product of two matrices—a weight matrix and a matrix containing the neighborhood surrounding the corresponding input pixel—and adding a bias. This operation is performed independently for each color component (including the alpha component), and the resulting value is clamped to the range between 0.0 and 1.0. You can create many types of image processing effects using different weight matrices, such as blurring, sharpening, edge detection, translation, and embossing.

    This filter uses a 1x9 weight matrix and the 1x9 neighborhood surrounding an input pixel (that is, the pixel itself and those within a distance of four pixels vertically). Unlike convolution filters which use square matrices, this filter can only produce effects along a vertical axis, but it can be combined with CIConvolution9Vertical to approximate the effect of certain 9x9 weight matrices.

    If you want to preserve the overall brightness of the image, ensure that the sum of all values in the weight matrix is 1.0. You may find it convenient to devise a weight matrix without this constraint and then normalize it by dividing each element by the sum of all elements.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryStylize

    Sample Output

    Figure 122The result of using the CIConvolution9Vertical filter image: ../Art/CIConvolution9Vertical.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.9 and later and in iOS 7.0 and later.

  • Creates polygon-shaped color blocks by aggregating source pixel-color values.

    Localized Display Name

    Crystallize

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputRadius

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Radius.

    Default value: 20.00

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryStylize

    Sample Output

    Figure 123The result of using the CICrystallize filter image: ../Art/CICrystallize.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Simulates a depth of field effect.

    Localized Display Name

    Depth of Field

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputPoint0

    The focused region of the image stretches in a line between inputPoint0 and inputPoint1 of the image. A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition.

    inputPoint1

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition.

    inputSaturation

    A saturation effect applied to the in-focus regions of the image. An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar. This value indications the amount to adjust the saturation on the in-focus portion of the image.

    inputUnsharpMaskRadius

    Specifies the radius of the unsharp mask effect applied to the in-focus area. An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar.

    inputUnsharpMaskIntensity

    Specifies the intensity of the unsharp mask effect applied to the in-focus area. An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar.

    inputRadius

    Controls how much the out-of-focus regions are blurred. An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar. This value specifies the distance from the center of the effect.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryStylize

    Sample Output

    Figure 124The result of using the CIDepthOfField filter image: ../Art/CIDepthOfField.jpg

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.6 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Finds all edges in an image and displays them in color.

    Localized Display Name

    Edges

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputIntensity

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Intensity.

    Default value: 1.00

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryStylize

    Sample Output

    Figure 125The result of using the CIEdges filter image: ../Art/CIEdges.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Produces a stylized black-and-white rendition of an image that looks similar to a woodblock cutout.

    Localized Display Name

    Edge Work

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputRadius

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Radius.

    Default value: 3.00

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryStylize

    Sample Output

    Figure 126The result of using the CIEdgeWork filter image: ../Art/CIEdgeWork.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Dulls the highlights of an image.

    Localized Display Name

    Gloom

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputRadius

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Radius.

    Default value: 10.00

    inputIntensity

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Intensity.

    Default value: 0.5

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryStylize

    Sample Output

    Figure 127The result of using the CIGloom filter image: ../Art/CIGloom.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Produces a continuous three-dimensional, loft-shaped height field from a grayscale mask.

    Localized Display Name

    Height Field From Mask

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputRadius

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Radius.

    Default value: 10.00

    Discussion

    The white values of the mask define those pixels that are inside the height field while the black values define those pixels that are outside. The field varies smoothly and continuously inside the mask, reaching the value 0 at the edge of the mask. You can use this filter with the CIShadedMaterial filter to produce extremely realistic shaded objects.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryStylize

    Sample Output

    Figure 128The result of using the CIHeightFieldFromMask filter image: ../Art/CIHeightFieldFromMask.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Maps an image to colored hexagons whose color is defined by the replaced pixels.

    Localized Display Name

    CIHexagonalPixellate

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputScale

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Scale.

    Default value: 8.00

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryStylize

    Sample Output

    Figure 129The result of using the CIHexagonalPixellate filter image: ../Art/CIHexagonalPixellate.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.5 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Adjust the tonal mapping of an image while preserving spatial detail.

    Localized Display Name

    Highlight and Shadows

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputHighlightAmount

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Highlight Amount.

    Default value: 1.00

    inputShadowAmount

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Shadow Amount.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryStylize

    Sample Output

    Figure 130The result of using the CIHighlightShadowAdjust filter image: ../Art/CIHighlightShadowAdjust.jpg

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.7 and later and in iOS 5.0 and later.

  • Creates a sketch that outlines the edges of an image in black.

    Localized Display Name

    Line Overlay

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputNRNoiseLevel

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is NR Noise Level.

    Default value: 0.07

    inputNRSharpness

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is NR Sharpness.

    Default value: 0.71

    inputEdgeIntensity

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Edge Intensity.

    Default value: 1.00

    inputThreshold

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Threshold.

    Default value: 0.10 Minimum: 0.00 Maximum: 0.00 Slider minimum: 0.00 Slider maximum: 1.00 Identity: 0.00

    inputContrast

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Contrast.

    Default value: 50.00

    Discussion

    The portions of the image that are not outlined are transparent.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryStylize

    Sample Output

    Figure 131The result of using the CILineOverlay filter image: ../Art/CILineOverlay.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.5 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Makes an image blocky by mapping the image to colored squares whose color is defined by the replaced pixels.

    Localized Display Name

    Pixellate

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputScale

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Scale.

    Default value: 8.00

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryStylize

    Sample Output

    Figure 132The result of using the CIPixellate filter image: ../Art/CIPixellate.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Renders the source image in a pointillistic style.

    Localized Display Name

    Pointillize

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputRadius

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Radius.

    Default value: 20.00

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryStylize

    Sample Output

    Figure 133The result of using the CIPointillize filter image: ../Art/CIPointillize.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Produces a shaded image from a height field.

    Localized Display Name

    Shaded Material

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputShadingImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Shading Image.

    inputScale

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Scale.

    Default value: 10.00

    Discussion

    The height field is defined to have greater heights with lighter shades, and lesser heights (lower areas) with darker shades. You can combine this filter with the CIHeightFieldFromMask filter to produce quick shadings of masks, such as text.

    This filter sets the input image as a height-field (multiplied by the scale parameter), and computes a normal vector for each pixel. It then uses that normal vector to look up the reflected color for that direction in the input shading image.

    The input shading image contains the picture of a hemisphere, which defines the way the surface is shaded. The look-up coordinate for a normal vector is:

    (normal.xy + 1.0) * 0.5 * vec2(shadingImageWidth, shadingImageHeight)

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryStylize

    Sample Output

    Figure 134The result of using the CIShadedMaterial filter image: ../Art/CIShadedMaterial.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Replaces one or more color ranges with spot colors.

    Localized Display Name

    Spot Color

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputCenterColor1

    A CIColor object whose display name is Center Color 1.

    inputReplacementColor1

    A CIColor object whose display name is Replacement Color 1.

    inputCloseness1

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Closeness1.

    Default value: 0.22

    inputContrast1

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Contrast 1.

    Default value: 0.98

    inputCenterColor2

    A CIColor object whose display name is Center Color 2.

    inputReplacementColor2

    A CIColor object whose display name is Replacement Color 2.

    inputCloseness2

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Closeness 2.

    Default value: 0.15

    inputContrast2

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Contrast 2.

    Default value: 0.98

    inputCenterColor3

    A CIColor object whose display name is Center Color 3.

    inputReplacementColor3

    A CIColor object whose display name is Replacement Color 3.

    inputCloseness3

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Closeness 3.

    Default value: 0.50

    inputContrast3

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Contrast 3.

    Default value: 0.99

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryStylize

    Sample Output

    Figure 135The result of using the CISpotColor filter image: ../Art/CISpotColor.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.5 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Applies a directional spotlight effect to an image.

    Localized Display Name

    Spot Light

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputLightPosition

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition3 and whose display name is Light Position.

    Default value: [400 600 150]

    inputLightPointsAt

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition3 and whose display name is Light Points At.

    Default value: [200 200 0]

    inputBrightness

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Brightness.

    Default value: 3.00

    inputConcentration

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Concentration.

    Default value: 0.10

    inputColor

    A CIColor object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeOpaqueColor and whose display name is Color.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryStylize

    Sample Output

    Figure 136The result of using the CISpotLight filter image: ../Art/CISpotLight.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Performs an affine transform on a source image and then clamps the pixels at the edge of the transformed image, extending them outwards.

    Localized Display Name

    Affine Clamp

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputTransform

    On iOS, an NSValue object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeTransform. You must pass the transform as NSData using a statement similar to the following, where xform is an affine transform:

    1. [myFilter setValue:[NSValue valueWithBytes:&xform
    2. objCType:@encode(CGAffineTransform)]
    3. forKey:@"inputTransform"];

    On OS X, an NSAffineTransform object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeTransform.

    Discussion

    This filter performs similarly to the CIAffineTransform filter except that it produces an image with infinite extent. You can use this filter when you need to blur an image but you want to avoid a soft, black fringe along the edges.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryTileEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 137The result of using the CIAffineClamp filter image: ../Art/CIAffineClamp.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Applies an affine transform to an image and then tiles the transformed image.

    Localized Display Name

    Affine Tile

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputTransform

    On iOS, an NSValue object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeTransform. You must pass the transform as NSData using a statement similar to the following, where xform is an affine transform:

    1. [myFilter setValue:[NSValue valueWithBytes:&xform
    2. objCType:@encode(CGAffineTransform)]
    3. forKey:@"inputTransform"];

    On OS X, an NSAffineTransform object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeTransform.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryTileEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 138The result of using the CIAffineTile filter image: ../Art/CIAffineTile.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Produces a tiled image from a source image by applying an 8-way reflected symmetry.

    Localized Display Name

    CIEightfoldReflectedTile

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputAngle

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeAngle and whose display name is Angle.

    Default value: 0.00

    inputWidth

    The width, along with the inputCenter parameter, defines the portion of the image to tile. An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Width.

    Default value: 100.00

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryTileEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 139The result of using the CIEightfoldReflectedTile filter image: ../Art/CIEightfoldReflectedTile.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.5 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Produces a tiled image from a source image by applying a 4-way reflected symmetry.

    Localized Display Name

    CIFourfoldReflectedTile

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputAngle

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeAngle and whose display name is Angle.

    Default value: 0.00

    inputAcuteAngle

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeAngle and whose display name is Acute Angle.

    Default value: 1.57

    inputWidth

    The width, along with the inputCenter parameter, defines the portion of the image to tile. An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Width.

    Default value: 100.00

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryTileEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 140The result of using the CIFourfoldReflectedTile filter image: ../Art/CIFourfoldReflectedTile.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.5 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Produces a tiled image from a source image by rotating the source image at increments of 90 degrees.

    Localized Display Name

    CIFourfoldRotatedTile

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputAngle

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeAngle and whose display name is Angle.

    Default value: 0.00

    inputWidth

    The width, along with the inputCenter parameter, defines the portion of the image to tile. An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Width.

    Default value: 100.00

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryTileEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 141The result of using the CIFourfoldRotatedTile filter image: ../Art/CIFourfoldRotatedTile.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.5 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Produces a tiled image from a source image by applying 4 translation operations.

    Localized Display Name

    CIFourfoldTranslatedTile

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputAngle

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeAngle and whose display name is Angle.

    Default value: 0.00

    inputAcuteAngle

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeAngle and whose display name is Acute Angle.

    Default value: 1.57

    inputWidth

    The width, along with the inputCenter parameter, defines the portion of the image to tile. An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Width.

    Default value: 100.00

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryTileEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 142The result of using the CIFourfoldTranslatedTile filter image: ../Art/CIFourfoldTranslatedTile.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.5 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Produces a tiled image from a source image by translating and smearing the image.

    Localized Display Name

    CIGlideReflectedTile

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputAngle

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeAngle and whose display name is Angle.

    Default value: 0.00

    inputWidth

    The width, along with the inputCenter parameter, defines the portion of the image to tile. An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Width.

    Default value: 100.00

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryTileEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 143The result of using the CIGlideReflectedTile filter image: ../Art/CIGlideReflectedTile.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.5 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Produces a kaleidoscopic image from a source image by applying 12-way symmetry.

    Localized Display Name

    Kaleidoscope

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputCount

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Count.

    Default value: 6.00

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputAngle

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeAngle and whose display name is Angle.

    Default value: 0.00

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryTileEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 144The result of using the CIKaleidoscope filter image: ../Art/CIKaleidoscope.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Segments an image, applying any specified scaling and rotation, and then assembles the image again to give an op art appearance.

    Localized Display Name

    Op Tile

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputScale

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Scale.

    Default value: 2.80

    inputAngle

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeAngle and whose display name is Angle.

    Default value: 0.00

    inputWidth

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Width.

    Default value: 65.00

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryTileEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 145The result of using the CIOpTile filter image: ../Art/CIOpTile.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Warps an image by reflecting it in a parallelogram, and then tiles the result.

    Localized Display Name

    Parallelogram Tile

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputAngle

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeAngle and whose display name is Angle.

    Default value: 0.00

    inputAcuteAngle

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeAngle and whose display name is Acute Angle.

    Default value: 1.57

    inputWidth

    The width, along with the inputCenter parameter, defines the portion of the image to tile. An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Width.

    Default value: 100.00

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryTileEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 146The result of using the CIParallelogramTile filter image: ../Art/CIParallelogramTile.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Applies a perspective transform to an image and then tiles the result.

    Localized Display Name

    Perspective Tile

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputTopLeft

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Top Left.

    Default value: [118 484]

    inputTopRight

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Top Right.

    Default value: [646 507]

    inputBottomRight

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Bottom Right.

    Default value: [548 140]

    inputBottomLeft

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Bottom Left.

    Default value: [155 153]

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryTileEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 147The result of using the CIPerspectiveTile filter image: ../Art/CIPerspectiveTile.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Produces a tiled image from a source image by applying a 6-way reflected symmetry.

    Localized Display Name

    CISixfoldReflectedTile

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputAngle

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeAngle and whose display name is Angle.

    Default value: 0.00

    inputWidth

    The width, along with the inputCenter parameter, defines the portion of the image to tile. An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Width.

    Default value: 100.00

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryTileEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 148The result of using the CISixfoldReflectedTile filter image: ../Art/CISixfoldReflectedTile.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.5 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Produces a tiled image from a source image by rotating the source image at increments of 60 degrees.

    Localized Display Name

    CISixfoldRotatedTile

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputAngle

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeAngle and whose display name is Angle.

    Default value: 0.00

    inputWidth

    The width, along with the inputCenter parameter, defines the portion of the image to tile. An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Width.

    Default value: 100.00

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryTileEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 149The result of using the CISixfoldRotatedTile filter image: ../Art/CISixfoldRotatedTile.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.5 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Maps a triangular portion of an input image to create a kaleidoscope effect.

    Localized Display Name

    Triangle Kaleidoscope

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputPoint

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputSize

    A NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar.

    Default value: 700.00

    inputRotation

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeAngle.

    Default value: –0.36

    inputDecay

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar.

    Default: 0.85

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryTileEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 150The result of using the CITriangleKaleidoscope filter image: ../Art/CITriangleKaleidoscope.png

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.11 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Maps a triangular portion of image to a triangular area and then tiles the result.

    Localized Display Name

    Triangle Tile

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputAngle

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeAngle and whose display name is Angle.

    Default value: 0.00

    inputWidth

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Width.

    Default value: 100.00

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryTileEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 151The result of using the CITriangleTile filter image: ../Art/CITriangleTile.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Produces a tiled image from a source image by rotating the source image at increments of 30 degrees.

    Localized Display Name

    CITwelvefoldReflectedTile

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputAngle

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeAngle and whose display name is Angle.

    Default value: 0.00

    inputWidth

    The width, along with the inputCenter parameter, defines the portion of the image to tile. An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Width.

    Default value: 100.00

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryTileEffect

    Sample Output

    Figure 152The result of using the CITwelvefoldReflectedTile filter image: ../Art/CITwelvefoldReflectedTile.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.5 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Transitions from one image to another of differing dimensions by unfolding and crossfading.

    Localized Display Name

    Accordion Fold Transition

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputTargetImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Target Image.

    inputBottomHeight

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is BottomHeight.

    Default value: 0.00 Minimum: 0.00 Maximum: 0.00 Slider minimum: 0.00 Slider maximum: 0.00 Identity: 0.00

    inputNumberOfFolds

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is NumberOfFolds.

    Default value: 3.00 Minimum: 1.00 Maximum: 50.00 Slider minimum: 1.00 Slider maximum: 10.00 Identity: 0.00

    inputFoldShadowAmount

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is FoldShadowAmount.

    Default value: 0.10 Minimum: 0.00 Maximum: 1.00 Slider minimum: 0.00 Slider maximum: 1.00 Identity: 0.00

    inputTime

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeTime and whose display name is Time.

    Default value: 0.00 Minimum: 0.00 Maximum: 1.00 Slider minimum: 0.00 Slider maximum: 1.00 Identity: 0.00

    Member Of

    CICategoryTransition, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryBuiltIn

    Sample Output

    Figure 153The result of using the CIAccordionFoldTransition filter image: ../Art/CIAccordionFoldTransition.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.10 and later and in iOS 8.0 and later.

  • Transitions from one image to another by passing a bar over the source image.

    Localized Display Name

    CIBarsSwipeTransition

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputTargetImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Target Image.

    inputAngle

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeAngle and whose display name is Angle.

    Default value: 3.14

    inputWidth

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Width.

    Default value: 30.00

    inputBarOffset

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Bar Offset.

    Default value: 10.00

    inputTime

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeTime and whose display name is Time.

    Default value: 0.00

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryTransition

    Sample Output

    Figure 154The result of using the CIBarsSwipeTransition filter image: ../Art/CIBarsSwipeTransition.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.5 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Transitions from one image to another by simulating the effect of a copy machine.

    Localized Display Name

    Copy Machine

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputTargetImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Target Image.

    inputExtent

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeRectangle and whose display name is Extent.

    Default value: [0 0 300 300]

    inputColor

    A CIColor object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeOpaqueColor and whose display name is Color.

    inputTime

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeTime and whose display name is Time.

    Default value: 0.00

    inputAngle

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeAngle and whose display name is Angle.

    Default value: 0.00

    inputWidth

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Width.

    Default value: 200.00

    inputOpacity

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Opacity.

    Default value: 1.30

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryTransition

    Sample Output

    Figure 155The result of using the CICopyMachineTransition filter image: ../Art/CICopyMachineTransition.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Transitions from one image to another using the shape defined by a mask.

    Localized Display Name

    Disintegrate with Mask

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputTargetImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Target Image.

    inputMaskImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Mask Image.

    inputTime

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeTime and whose display name is Time.

    Default value: 0.00

    inputShadowRadius

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Shadow Radius.

    Default value: 8.00

    inputShadowDensity

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Shadow Density.

    Default value: 0.65

    inputShadowOffset

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeOffset and whose display name is Shadow Offset.

    Default value: [0 -10]

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryTransition

    Sample Output

    Figure 156The result of using the CIDisintegrateWithMaskTransition filter image: ../Art/CIDisintegrateWithMaskTransition.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Uses a dissolve to transition from one image to another.

    Localized Display Name

    Dissolve

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputTargetImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Target Image.

    inputTime

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeTime and whose display name is Time.

    Default value: 0.00

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryNonSquarePixels, CICategoryInterlaced, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryTransition

    Sample Output

    Figure 157The result of using the CIDissolveTransition filter image: ../Art/CIDissolveTransition.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Transitions from one image to another by creating a flash.

    Localized Display Name

    Flash

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputTargetImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Target Image.

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputExtent

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeRectangle and whose display name is Extent.

    Default value: [0 0 300 300]

    inputColor

    A CIColor object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeOpaqueColor and whose display name is Color.

    inputTime

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeTime and whose display name is Time.

    Default value: 0.00

    inputMaxStriationRadius

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Maximum Striation Radius.

    Default value: 2.58

    inputStriationStrength

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Striation Strength.

    Default value: 0.50

    inputStriationContrast

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Striation Contrast.

    Default value: 1.38

    inputFadeThreshold

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Fade Threshold.

    Default value: 0.85

    Discussion

    The flash originates from a point you specify. Small at first, it rapidly expands until the image frame is completely filled with the flash color. As the color fades, the target image begins to appear.

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryTransition

    Sample Output

    Figure 158The result of using the CIFlashTransition filter image: ../Art/CIFlashTransition.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Transitions from one image to another by revealing the target image through irregularly shaped holes.

    Localized Display Name

    Mod

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputTargetImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Target Image.

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputTime

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeTime and whose display name is Time.

    Default value: 0.00

    inputAngle

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeAngle and whose display name is Angle.

    Default value: 2.00

    inputRadius

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Radius.

    Default value: 150.00

    inputCompression

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Compression.

    Default value: 300.00

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryTransition

    Sample Output

    Figure 159The result of using the CIModTransition filter image: ../Art/CIModTransition.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.

  • Transitions from one image to another by simulating a curling page, revealing the new image as the page curls.

    Localized Display Name

    Page Curl

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputTargetImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Target Image.

    inputBacksideImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Backside Image.

    inputShadingImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Shading Image.

    inputExtent

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeRectangle and whose display name is Extent.

    Default value: [0 0 300 300]

    inputTime

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeTime and whose display name is Time.

    Default value: 0.00

    inputAngle

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeAngle and whose display name is Angle.

    Default value: 0.00

    inputRadius

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Radius.

    Default value: 100.00

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryTransition

    Sample Output

    Figure 160The result of using the CIPageCurlTransition filter image: ../Art/CIPageCurlTransition.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Transitions from one image to another by simulating a curling page, revealing the new image as the page curls.

    Localized Display Name

    Page Curl With Shadow

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputTargetImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Target Image.

    inputBacksideImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Backside Image.

    inputExtent

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeRectangle and whose display name is Extent.

    Default value: [0 0 0 0] Identity: (null)

    inputTime

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeTime and whose display name is Time.

    Default value: 0.00 Minimum: 0.00 Maximum: 1.00 Slider minimum: 0.00 Slider maximum: 1.00 Identity: 0.00

    inputAngle

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeAngle and whose display name is Angle.

    Default value: 0.00 Minimum: 0.00 Maximum: 0.00 Slider minimum: -3.14 Slider maximum: 3.14 Identity: 0.00

    inputRadius

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Radius.

    Default value: 100.00 Minimum: 0.01 Maximum: 0.00 Slider minimum: 0.01 Slider maximum: 400.00 Identity: 0.00

    inputShadowSize

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is ShadowSize.

    Default value: 0.50 Minimum: 0.00 Maximum: 1.00 Slider minimum: 0.00 Slider maximum: 1.00 Identity: 0.00

    inputShadowAmount

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is ShadowAmount.

    Default value: 0.70 Minimum: 0.00 Maximum: 1.00 Slider minimum: 0.00 Slider maximum: 1.00 Identity: 0.00

    inputShadowExtent

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeRectangle and whose display name is ShadowExtent.

    Default value: [0 0 0 0] Identity: (null)

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryTransition

    Sample Output

    Figure 161The result of using the CIPageCurlWithShadowTransition filter image: ../Art/CIPageCurlWithShadowTransition.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.9 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Transitions from one image to another by creating a circular wave that expands from the center point, revealing the new image in the wake of the wave.

    Localized Display Name

    Ripple

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputTargetImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Target Image.

    inputShadingImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Shading Image.

    inputCenter

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypePosition and whose display name is Center.

    Default value: [150 150]

    inputExtent

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeRectangle and whose display name is Extent.

    Default value: [0 0 300 300]

    inputTime

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeTime and whose display name is Time.

    Default value: 0.00

    inputWidth

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Width.

    Default value: 100.00

    inputScale

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Scale.

    Default value: 50.00

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryTransition

    Sample Output

    Figure 162The result of using the CIRippleTransition filter image: ../Art/CIRippleTransition.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 9 and later.

  • Transitions from one image to another by simulating a swiping action.

    Localized Display Name

    Swipe

    Parameters

    inputImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Image.

    inputTargetImage

    A CIImage object whose display name is Target Image.

    inputExtent

    A CIVector object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeRectangle and whose display name is Extent.

    Default value: [0 0 300 300]

    inputColor

    A CIColor object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeOpaqueColor and whose display name is Color.

    inputTime

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeTime and whose display name is Time.

    Default value: 0.00

    inputAngle

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeAngle and whose display name is Angle.

    Default value: 0.00

    inputWidth

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeDistance and whose display name is Width.

    Default value: 300.00

    inputOpacity

    An NSNumber object whose attribute type is CIAttributeTypeScalar and whose display name is Opacity.

    Default value: 0.00

    Member Of

    CICategoryBuiltIn, CICategoryStillImage, CICategoryVideo, CICategoryTransition

    Sample Output

    Figure 163The result of using the CISwipeTransition filter image: ../Art/CISwipeTransition.pdf

    Availability

    Available in OS X v10.4 and later and in iOS 6.0 and later.