StarSpikes Pro

StarSpikes Pro is a lightweight and easy-to-use application that integrates as a plug-in for Adobe Photoshop, Corel PaintShop or Irfan View apps. It automatically detects the best places where those spikes can be added, while you can adjust their number, intensity, and color.

Choose the proper tool and version for your computer

During the setup, you have the option to select what version suits your system best and in which tool you want to be integrated. The utility can be found under the "Filter" menu. The interface is self-explanatory and simple, displaying multiple sliders for the spikes properties, and a preview, on the left.

Requires only a few steps to get to it  

All you have to do is open one of the programs mentioned above, open your image, access the menu, and look for its name. Once clicked, a new separate window is brought up. From there, you can produce a bit of light and glitter to your favorite images. Just drag the sliders or type in the desired values.

Play with color and intensity sliders and view the result 

The attributes are divided into distinct sections, main diffraction spikes, effects color, and secondary filters. From the first category, you have the option to tweak the quantity, intensity, length, angle, the number of points, and sharpness.
The second group offers you the choice to correct the saturation, hue, rainbow intensity and frequency. Last but not least, you can adjust the soft and ring flare power.

Zoom in to see little details

In addition, it's possible to zoom in as much as you need, and move the image to the desired area. You can disable the preview, and view only the effects. From the configuration menu, you have the option to select the interface look, highlight analysis (manual, automatic), choose the proper OpenGL options.

To sum it up

All in all, StarSpikes Pro is a reliable and interactive program, which comes in the form of an Adobe Photoshop plug-in to offer simple means to add glowing diffraction spikes to your images.