Apply a duotone effect online — mapping an image’s shadows and highlights to two colours for a bold, modern, poster-style look. Duotone is a striking way to brand images or unify a set with a single colour scheme.
What a duotone is
A duotone renders an image in just two colours — one mapped to the dark tones and one to the light — for a bold, graphic, poster-style look. It is a striking way to stylise a photo and unify a set of images under a single colour scheme.
On-brand imagery
Because you choose both colours, duotone is perfect for imagery that uses two brand colours, giving a consistent, editorial treatment across a photo set. Preview and download.
How to apply duotone to an image
- 1Upload your image.
- 2Choose the two colours for the shadows and highlights.
- 3Preview the duotone result.
- 4Download it.
When to use Duotone
- On-brand imagery that uses two brand colours.
- A bold, editorial or poster aesthetic.
- A consistent colour treatment across a photo set.
Frequently asked questions
What is a duotone?
An image rendered in just two colours — one mapped to the dark tones and one to the light — for a graphic, stylised look.
Can I pick my own colours?
Yes — choose both colours to match a brand or mood.
Is it private?
Your image is uploaded to do the work and deleted automatically an hour later. Nothing is kept, and no account is needed.