Duotone Effect
Map the shadows and highlights of your photo to two colours for a bold, graphic duotone look, made popular by Spotify and modern brand design.
Showing a sample photo. Upload your own to edit it.
How to use Duotone Effect
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Add your photo
Drop, paste or choose a photo. A sample photo is shown until you add yours.
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Adjust the duotone effect
The duotone effect is already selected. Fine-tune the settings and intensity, and compare before and after.
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Download
Save in full resolution as JPG, PNG or WEBP, or stack more effects first.
What is a duotone?
A duotone replaces the tones of a photo with a gradient between two colours: the dark areas take the first colour and the bright areas the second. The result is striking, brand-friendly imagery that works great for posters, social media, websites and album covers.
Palettes and custom colours
Start with one of ten palettes, such as navy and lime, cobalt and gold, purple and pink or classic black and white, or pick any two colours. Use contrast to make the effect softer or punchier.
Tips for great duotones
- Photos with clear subjects and strong light work best.
- Use a dark colour for shadows and a light colour for highlights for maximum clarity.
- Use your brand colours to make a consistent set of images.
Looking for other looks? The full Photo Filters & Effects tool has 17 effects you can combine.