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Kakushie Maker for X

Kakushie (カクシエ / 隠し絵) means a hidden-picture style reveal. This maker combines an X-oriented transparency pattern, precise masking, and PNG8 export in one fast browser workflow.

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PNG8 export
Live reveal preview
Runs in your browser

Create it in three quick steps

No design experience needed. The editor prepares the format X expects.

1
Upload
Choose a JPG, PNG, or WebP image up to 40MB. It stays in your browser.
2
Choose the reveal
Keep the automatic result or brush the parts that should remain visible in the X feed.
3
Export PNG8
Preview the before/after result and download an X-ready indexed PNG.

Create your tap to reveal image

Upload a picture, paint the parts you want visible in the timeline, then download the PNG8 file and post it on X.

Drop your image here

or click to browse. Supports JPG, PNG, WebP up to 40MB.

Built for reliable X reveals

More than a generic transparency tool: every control is designed around timeline thumbnails.

Start in about 10 seconds

Upload, preview, and export without creating an account or learning a complex editor.

True PNG8 output

Indexed-color export preserves the transparency pattern that creates the reveal effect on X.

Before/after preview

Compare the timeline thumbnail with the opened image before publishing.

Private browser processing

Your image is processed locally and is never uploaded to our servers.

Precision controls

Brush, erase, undo, redo, edge hints, brightness correction, and X-oriented size presets.

No watermark

Download the finished image free, without branding added to your artwork.

Kakushie, Tap Hold, and Tap to Reveal

Kakushie is the Japanese name commonly used for the hidden-image format now spreading internationally as Tap Hold, press and hold, long-press reveal, or tap to reveal. The names differ, but they describe the same surprise: a subtle feed preview opens into a complete image.

Unlike a generic background remover, a Kakushie maker deliberately distributes transparency throughout hidden areas. This lets the thumbnail and full-size viewer produce two different visual impressions from one static PNG.

Frequently asked questions

What does Kakushie mean?

It refers to a hidden picture or concealed drawing. On X, it commonly describes transparent PNG art revealed when a user opens or long-presses the image.

Is Kakushie different from Tap Hold?

They are commonly used for the same X image effect. Kakushie is the Japanese term; Tap Hold and press-and-hold are common English names.

Do you upload my artwork?

No. Processing and PNG encoding run locally inside your browser.

Ready to make your reveal?

Open the editor, choose an image, and export your PNG8. No account or server upload.

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Kakushie Maker for X

Create it in three quick steps

Upload

Choose the reveal

Export PNG8