No lights yet. Add one, or load a starter setup below. Drag any light on the diagram to reposition it around the product.
Starter Setups
Selected Light
Select a light to edit its size, intensity and colour temperature.
Size120 cm
Intensity100%
Temperature5500K
Distance- cm
Notes
Bigger is softer. A larger area light wraps the product in gentler shadows. Small lights give crisp, hard-edged shadows.
Mind your mix. Mixing very warm and very cool sources can muddy product colour. Keep a clear key temperature.
Top-down viewLights 0
Product centre
Drag to move lights
Selected none
Key temp -
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XO3D Labs
About Studio Lighting Simulator
Studio Lighting Simulator is a free, browser-based tool from XO3D Labs. Drag and resize virtual area lights, adjust intensity and colour temp. Real-time 2D top-down diagram of your rig. It is built for 3D artists, CGI generalists and technical artists, runs entirely in your browser with no signup or install, and is one of 70 free tools in the Labs suite.
Frequently asked questions
What does Studio Lighting Simulator do?
Drag and resize virtual area lights, adjust intensity and colour temp. Real-time 2D top-down diagram of your rig.
Who is this tool for?
It is built for 3D artists and lighting TDs working on product CGI, rendering and look development.
Is Studio Lighting Simulator free to use?
Yes. Studio Lighting Simulator is completely free, with no account, login, trial or paywall. It is one of 70 free tools published by XO3D Labs.
Do I need to install anything or sign up?
No. The tool runs entirely in your web browser on desktop and mobile - there is nothing to download, install or sign up for.
Who created this tool?
XO3D is a UK-based product CGI studio headquartered in Stevenage, working with brands across the UK and internationally. XO3D Labs is its free tool suite for the CGI and product-marketing community.