Duotone Effect

Apply Duotone to images and videos online

Pick two colors. Let the light do the rest. Shadows take on one hue, highlights take on another — turning any photo or video into a striking two-tone graphic.

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Original image before applying Duotone effect Before
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Ideas for using the effect

Brand color overlays

Apply your brand's two primary colors to photos for a consistent, on-brand visual style.

Retro & risograph prints

Recreate the look of classic two-color print techniques with bold, overlapping hues.

Moody portraits

Use deep shadows paired with a warm or cool highlight to give portraits a cinematic, editorial feel.

Stylized backgrounds

Turn plain textures or gradients into vivid two-tone backgrounds for graphics and presentations.

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Start creating with Duotone for free

Test out the app with no strings attached. No registration or credit card information is required.

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Free

$ 0

Non-commercial use. Explore the core toolkit to test ideas and share quick drafts.

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  • Version history
  • Export up to 1080p
  • Export up to 10s video
  • Figma plugin

Pro

$ 12
/month billed monthly

Commercial license with full features. High-resolution exports, longer clips, and work without watermarks.

  • No watermarks
  • Animated videos from still images
  • 4k resolution export
  • 120s video export
  • Save & share up to 10 custom presets

Enterprise

Custom price

For teams with specific needs. Custom licensing, integrations, and priority support.

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  • Custom integrations
  • Priority support
  • Volume licensing

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Duotone do?

It maps the brightness of your image to two colors — dark areas take on the shadow color and bright areas take on the highlight color.

How is this different from a color tint?

A tint shifts all pixels toward one color. Duotone uses two separate colors for shadows and highlights, giving you much more control over the final look.

Does it preserve image detail?

Yes. All the structure and contrast of the original image remain — only the colors change.

Does this work on videos?

Yes. Duotone works in real time on both images and videos.

Can I combine it with other effects?

Yes. Try layering it with grain, blur, or vignette for a more finished, polished result.