Image Effects
Duotone Image Effect
Map image luminance to a two-color palette for a bold editorial finish.
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About this effect
Duotone maps the image into a controlled two-color palette, which makes it ideal for editorial-style visuals, music artwork, posters, and other design-forward graphics.
Compared with tint or temperature, duotone changes the image much more deliberately because it restructures the palette rather than simply shifting the existing colors warmer, cooler, or more tinted.
Best for
- Editorial and poster-style graphics
- Bold two-color brand visuals
- Strong stylized image palettes
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How to use
- 1
Upload your image.
- 2
Adjust the duotone control to your preferred level.
- 3
Click Process Image to generate the first result.
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Fine-tune the effect with the live preview.
Popular use cases
- Create branded promo graphics
- Build music-cover style visuals
- Simplify photos into a deliberate two-color composition
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Common questions
FAQ
What is a duotone effect?
A duotone effect maps an image into two main colors, which creates a bold, stylized palette often used in editorial and promotional design.
When should I use duotone?
Use it when you want a graphic, design-oriented result rather than a natural photo correction.
How is duotone different from tint?
Tint adds a color cast over the existing image, while duotone remaps the image into a much more controlled two-color treatment.
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