Duotone photo effect
Apply the duotone effect to your photos: replace shadows and highlights with two colors of your choice, with ready-made palettes in the style of album covers and campaigns.
Two-color photo (duotone)
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Duotone photo effect: what it is for
Upload the photos, choose the colors for shadows and highlights or use a ready-made palette. The tool converts the image to grayscale and maps each tone between the two colors, creating the graphic look of album covers and campaigns.
The image is not sent to any server: everything happens in your browser.
How to use
- Upload the photos.
- Choose the two colors.
- Adjust the contrast and download.
When to use it
- Creating social media graphics.
- Matching photos to brand colors.
- Making playlist and event covers.
Frequently asked questions
What is duotone?
It is an effect that converts the photo to grayscale and then paints the dark areas with one color and the light areas with another. It became famous on album covers and brand campaigns.
Are the photos uploaded to a server?
No. The effect is applied in your browser, without sending anything.
How do I make the effect stronger?
Increase the contrast: the midtones move closer to the two pure colors, making the effect more graphic.
Is it really free?
Yes, 100% free. No sign-up, no subscription and no usage limits. All Tools123 tools are free and run right in your browser.