diff --git a/modules/readmes/soft_media.txt b/modules/readmes/soft_media.txt
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+in the css
+
+	@import url("https://styles.alv.cx/modules/soft_media.css");
+
+this module makes reduces the opacity of all images to give the webpage a softer look,
+even when in light mode (this is default behaviour in dark mode).
diff --git a/modules/soft_media.css b/modules/soft_media.css
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+img, video {
+	opacity: .75;
+	transition: opacity .5s ease-in-out;
+}
+img:hover, video:hover {
+	opacity: 1;
+}