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Drop a JPG, PNG or WebP photo here or click to browse
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One-color wash Live preview No uploads, ever
How it works
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Upload your photo

Drop in a JPG, PNG or WebP file, or click to browse. It stays on your device the whole time.

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Pick a color

Tap a preset like Sepia or Cyanotype, or choose your own color and strength - the preview updates live.

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Download

Choose an output format and grab the colorized photo instantly - no sign-up required.

ℹ About Colorize Image

Colorize desaturates a photo and then washes a single color across it, keeping the original shading, highlights and shadows intact. That's the same technique behind classic sepia prints, cyanotype blueprints, and modern duotone photography - one tone doing all the work instead of full color.

Want to keep the original colors and just add a subtle cast on top instead? Turn off "Start from grayscale". For full manual control over hue, saturation, brightness and contrast, try the Image Color Changer.

Free Online Image Colorizer

imgxcolor's colorize tool applies a single-color wash to JPG, PNG and WebP photos directly in your browser - no software, no file uploads, no cost. Drop in a photo, tap a preset or pick a color, and download the result in seconds.

It's a fast way to give a photo a consistent, moody look - for a portfolio, a themed photo set, or just a fun edit.

Duotone, Sepia & Cyanotype

With Start from grayscale on, the tool mimics classic duotone printing - one color standing in for the full tonal range of the photo. Sepia gives a warm vintage-photo look, Cyanotype gives the blue tone of early blueprint photography, and any custom color works the same way.

Privacy - 100% Client-Side

Every colorize effect runs locally with JavaScript and the Canvas API. Your photo is never uploaded, stored, or transmitted, which makes this tool safe for client work or personal photos. There are no accounts, sign-ups, or usage limits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does colorizing my photo upload it to a server?

No. The whole effect runs in your browser using the Canvas API. Your photo is never uploaded, stored, or transmitted anywhere.

What does this tool actually do to my photo?

It converts the photo to black-and-white, then washes a single color over it at the strength you choose. This is the classic duotone/sepia/cyanotype technique - it keeps the shading and detail of the original photo while replacing all its color with one tone.

Can I keep the original colors and just add a tint on top?

Yes - turn off "Start from grayscale" and the color wash blends over the original colors instead, for a softer tinted look rather than a full duotone.

What file formats can I use?

You can colorize JPG, PNG and WebP images, and download the result in any of those three formats regardless of the original.