Convert photos to two-color Duotone. Spotify / magazine style.

How to use

  1. Upload an image.
  2. Pick a dark and a light color.
  3. Tune contrast and intensity.
  4. Use a preset for quick start.
  5. Download PNG for social, album covers, banners.

Key features

  • Two free colors + 7 presets
  • Contrast 50โ€“200% adjustable
  • Intensity (blend with original) 0โ€“100%
  • Live preview
  • Hi-res PNG export

Use cases

  • Spotify-style album covers โ€” Music Friday / playlist covers
  • Magazine covers โ€” fashion / art mag style
  • Ad banners โ€” strong visual impact
  • Social profile pics โ€” unified mood
  • Event posters โ€” concerts / exhibitions

What is Duotone and why is it popular?

Duotone originated in printing โ€” printing grayscale photos with two ink colors for rich tonality. Spotify Brand Refresh (2015) unified all album covers as duotone, sparking a digital design trend. Characterized by strong contrast + unified mood, perfect for harmonizing diverse photos under one brand tone. Apple, Stripe, Notion frequently use it.

FAQ

vs image-filter?

image-filter applies general filters; this maps to two custom colors for brand unification.

Color picking tips?

Dark = high-saturation deep color; light = complementary or same-hue light. Complementary pairs are most striking.

Source photo tone matters?

Yes โ€” original brightness distribution is preserved. 100%-contrast photos work best.

Free?

Yes, no uploads.