Apply Kill Bill to images and videos online
Push a photo toward a bold yellow-and-dark graphic with rough paper texture. Kill Bill combines channel mixing, Duotone, motion blur, and color adjustments for a dramatic poster-like treatment.
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Ideas for using the effect
Action portraits
Use a clear pose and strong lighting to build a punchy graphic image.
Music posters
Prepare a textured background image for a title-led poster layout.
Fashion graphics
Turn a simple outfit silhouette into a limited-color editorial image.
Video title backgrounds
Style a short clip with the same strong palette, then add typography in your layout.
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Use Kill Bill in Photoshop, Figma or on your desktop
One account, the same effect everywhere.
In Photoshop
Apply it to a layer in Photoshop 2022 and later, on macOS or Windows. The plugin renders on your own GPU and hands the result back as pixels on a new layer.
get the Photoshop plugin →In Figma
Run it on images and frames without leaving the canvas. The Figma plugin is this same editor, pointed at whatever you have selected.
get the Figma plugin →On desktop
Install the macOS or Windows app when you want a window of its own, with your account and your presets already there.
download the desktop app →Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply Kill Bill online?
Open the Kill Bill preset, add your photo or video, and adjust the loaded effect layers. Preview at your intended output size before exporting.
What makes the yellow palette?
Color Matrix remaps the source channels and Duotone supplies the main yellow-and-dark palette. RGB Gain/Gamma and Color Grading further shape the result. Change the Duotone colors to explore other combinations.
Why do some details disappear?
Strong channel remapping and tonal compression simplify the source. Try a clearly lit subject or reduce the stronger color layers when faces and clothing merge into a flat area.
Can I reduce the rough texture?
Lower Paper Scan opacity and noise intensity. Reduce Motion Blur opacity separately if you want to retain texture while making the subject sharper.
Does the preset add movie characters or lettering?
No. It transforms your source image or video. It does not add characters, logos, or film titles, and it is not an official production color grade.