Duotone an image with a print finish
Duotone — mapping an image's darks and lights to two custom colors — is the quickest way to pull a mixed bag of photos into one editorial style. This tool does it from a single luminance map and adds a print-style grain so the result doesn't feel plasticky.
Set the shadow and highlight colors (the canvas swatch fills any empty space), dial the grain, and export. Run several photos through the same two colors and they instantly belong together.
Dialing it in
- Upload your image — it processes locally and previews immediately.
- Set the shadow color (darks) and highlight color (lights); a palette preset is a fast start.
- Add Grain so the duotone reads as print rather than a flat filter.
- Export the PNG and drop it into your layout.
Good for
- editorial photo systems with one consistent palette
- campaign and event imagery
- band, podcast and cover art
- social templates that need cohesive photos
FAQ
How do I make a set of photos match?
Run each one through the same shadow and highlight colors. Duotone collapses every photo's color into your two tones, so a varied set instantly looks like one campaign.
What colors work best for a duotone?
A dark, saturated shadow with a light, warm or cool highlight is the reliable combo. Avoid two mid-tones — you lose the contrast that makes duotone pop.
Is the grain optional?
Yes — set it to zero for a clean duotone. A little grain just helps it read as printed rather than a flat digital effect.
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