Color Splash Effect

Keep one colour in your photo and turn everything else black and white, like the red coat in a classic film. Click your photo to pick the colour.

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1Add your photo

Showing a sample photo. Upload your own to edit it.

2Choose an effect
3Fine-tune

How to use Color Splash

  1. 1

    Add your photo

    Drop, paste or choose a photo. A sample photo is shown until you add yours.

  2. 2

    Adjust the color splash

    The color splash is already selected. Fine-tune the settings and intensity, and compare before and after.

  3. 3

    Download

    Save in full resolution as JPG, PNG or WEBP, or stack more effects first.

Selective colour, made easy

Colour splash (also called selective colour) keeps one hue in colour while the rest of the image becomes greyscale. It instantly draws attention to a detail: a red umbrella, a yellow taxi, a bouquet or a pair of shoes.

How to use it

  1. Click Pick colour from photo and click on the object you want to keep.
  2. Widen or narrow the Hue range to include more or fewer shades.
  3. Use Softness for smooth edges, and Ignore greys to keep near-grey areas black and white.

Looking for other looks? The full Photo Filters & Effects tool has 17 effects you can combine.

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose the colour to keep?
Click Pick colour from photo and then click the object in the preview, or move the Colour to keep slider.
Why do some other objects stay in colour?
They share a similar hue. Narrow the Hue range or raise Ignore greys below.
Are my photos uploaded?
No. Every effect is rendered in your browser with the HTML canvas. Your photos never leave your device and nothing is stored on a server.
Is it free?
Yes, completely free with no sign-up, no watermark and full-resolution downloads.
Can I combine it with other effects?
Yes. Click + Stack another effect to add grain, a vignette, a vintage look or any of the 17 effects.

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