So the first step is to figure out if your system can run it.

They’re large files, so the download will take some time.

Jump to the next section when you’re ready to set up the programs.

two images of the same digital illustration of a girl covered in white flowers. Image on right is unglazed, image on right is glazed with minor compression noticeable on the girl’s face.

It works on any online window app on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android.

You canrequest access to WebGlaze here.

Unzip the Nightshade and Glaze download files using a program like 7Zip.

screenshot of Glaze windows app

The program will download the necessary files both Glaze and Nightshade need to process your images.

Wait for the download to complete.

Once it’s done, it’s possible for you to start using both programs.

Export the final version of the image you wish to glaze and “poison.”

Do any last-minute edits, crops, or resizingbeforeusing Nightshade and Glaze.

When you’re ready, start with Nightshade.

Technically, “poisoning” your image with Nightshade is optional.

However, Nightshade should always be used before Glazing.

Open Nightshade

Click"Select…“then open your image.

Choose your desired intensity.

Adjust the render quality.

Higher parameters will result in better poisoning, but longer processing time.

Add or change the poison tag.

Select one word that describes the main subject of the image.

Click"Run"to perform the process.

Once it’s done, you’re free to move on to the Glazing step.

Protect your images with Glaze

Finally, it’s time to glaze your image.

These steps work for all versions of Glaze, including WebGlaze.

As mentioned above, Glazing should always be the final step in your process.

Be sure to check the official Glaze user guide if you run into any bugs or errors.

Click"Select…“and choose the image you want to glaze.

Use the slider to select your desired Glaze intensity.

Higher intensity will result in stronger protection but more noticeable noise and artifacting.

Select your desired render quality.

Higher controls will make the protection stronger, but will take longer to process.

Click"Save As…“to select where your image will be exported.

Click"Run Glaze"then wait for the image to render.

Once the process is complete, you could now safely upload your glazed image online.