Make a duotone image
Choose a palette, or Custom to pick your own two colors. Dark areas take the shadow color and light areas take the highlight color.
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How to make a duotone image
Open a photo. Drop it here, paste it, or choose a file.
Choose a palette or your own colors, and set the contrast.
Download the result.
What you can do
- Six palettes plus custom colors
- Contrast control
- Pick your own shadow and highlight colors
- No uploads, no sign-up, no watermark
Questions
What is a duotone?+
An image made of two colors instead of full color: one for the dark areas and one for the light. It’s common in posters and album covers.
Which photos work best?+
Photos with clear light and shadow, such as portraits against a plain background.
How do I use my own colors?+
Choose Custom under Colors, then set Shadows and Highlights.
Are my photos uploaded?+
No. The colors are changed in your browser, and the photo never leaves your device.
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