Duotone Effect

Map image brightness to a two-color gradient (shadow → highlight).

Tool Media & Files Updated Apr 19, 2026
How to Use
  1. Drop image.
  2. Pick shadow + highlight colors.
  3. Adjust contrast.
Image + palette
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Drop image
Preview

Notes

Luma
0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B
Interp
Linear shadow → highlight
Contrast
S-curve on luma
Alpha
Preserved
Output
PNG
Privacy
Local

About the Duotone Effect

The Duotone Effect is a free tool for image, audio and file tasks. It runs right in your web browser, so there is nothing to download. Map image brightness to a two-color gradient (shadow → highlight).

How it works

Enter what you have and read the result as it updates live. It all runs on your own device, so it is quick and private, with nothing to install.

Want the deeper story? The Knowledge Base explains the ideas behind the tools in more detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

How it works?

Each pixel's luminance picks a color between the two selected.

How do I use the Duotone Effect?

Simply type your numbers and read the result, which refreshes the instant you change something. There is nothing to submit and nothing to wait for.

Is it free? Does it work without internet?

Yes to both. It is free with no sign-up, and once the page has loaded it keeps working even with no internet.

Where does my data go?

Nowhere — every calculation runs on your own device. Nothing you enter is uploaded, logged, or stored.

Common Use Cases

Brand imagery

Consistent color palette.

Poster

Bold two-tone look.

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