UTILITY

Posterize image

Apply a controlled number of color levels to create distinct tonal bands.

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How to use it

  1. 1

    Choose the source image from your device.

  2. 2

    Adjust the amount or color controls, and inspect the updated image preview.

  3. 3

    Download the processed PNG; your original file remains unchanged.

About this tool

Posterization quantizes each red, green, and blue channel to the selected number of levels. Lower levels give bold, graphic blocks of color; higher levels retain more shading.

Gradients become stepped and subtle detail is lost.

Practical questions

What does this tool change or return?

Posterization quantizes each red, green, and blue channel to the selected number of levels. Lower levels give bold, graphic blocks of color; higher levels retain more shading.

What are its limitations?

Gradients become stepped and subtle detail is lost.