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Duotone effect

Give photos a two-colour duotone look, like Spotify posters.

  • Free
  • No sign-up
  • Works on any device

About Duotone effect

Map a photo's shadows to one colour and its highlights to another to get a bold two-colour duotone, the look popular on Spotify posters. Pick colours with different brightness, otherwise the picture loses its depth and looks flat.

How to use Duotone effect

  1. Open your photo.
  2. Pick one colour for the shadows and one for the highlights.
  3. Preview the effect and download the duotone image.

Why use this tool?

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Frequently asked questions

How do I choose duotone colours?

Pick one dark and one light colour that contrast well, such as deep purple and pink. Similar brightness makes the image flat and hard to read.

Which colour pairs work well?

A dark colour with a bright, contrasting one usually looks bold, such as deep purple with pink. Avoid two colours of similar brightness, which flatten the picture.

What kind of photo suits duotone?

Pictures with strong light and dark areas and a clear subject work best. Busy, low-contrast photos can lose their shape in two colours.

Is Duotone effect free?

Yes. Duotone effect on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

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