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Just describe your two-tone color scheme and AI creates stunning duotone art.

Original full-color portrait before duotone Portrait with teal and coral duotone effect applied

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"create two-tone image with rich purple in shadows and golden yellow in highlights"

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How it works

  1. Upload your photo

    Upload any photo for color work. Images with varied tones give the AI more to work with for duotone adjustments. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB.

    Expect: Simple duotone with classic color pairs: 10-15 seconds. Complex gradients with specific color codes: may need 20-30 seconds.

  2. Describe your color scheme

    Type your instruction: 'apply duotone effect with cyan and magenta' or 'create two-tone image using dark blue for shadows and golden yellow for highlights.' Be specific about which color goes in shadows vs highlights. No color picking tools needed—the AI understands color names, hex codes, and even references like 'Spotify green.'

    Tip: Specify 'dark [color] for shadows, bright [color] for highlights' for maximum control over the duotone mapping.

    Copy one of these to get started:

    Classic Spotify-style duotone apply duotone effect with deep teal for shadows and bright coral for highlights
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    Purple and gold duotone create two-tone image with rich purple in shadows and golden yellow in highlights
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    Cyberpunk neon duotone apply duotone with electric blue shadows and hot pink highlights for cyberpunk aesthetic
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    Vintage sepia-inspired duotone create duotone effect using dark brown for shadows and warm cream for highlights
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    High-contrast red and cyan apply dramatic duotone with deep cyan in shadows and vibrant red in highlights
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    Monochrome blue duotone create duotone using navy blue for shadows and sky blue for highlights
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  3. Generate and review

    Click Generate and watch your photo transform into duotone art. Check that shadow tones and highlight tones match your vision. Use the before/after slider to compare color intensity.

  4. Refine colors if needed

    If colors aren't quite right, adjust your description: 'make the shadows darker' or 'use warmer orange tones in highlights.' Regenerate with the refined prompt. No color picker adjustments needed.

    Tip: Duotone is about contrast. Choose colors from opposite sides of the color wheel (blue/orange, purple/yellow) for dramatic impact.

See it in action

Original full-color portrait before duotone
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Portrait with teal and coral duotone effect applied
After

Portrait duotone transformation

Classic Spotify-style duotone applied to a portrait. Deep teal shadows with bright coral highlights create the iconic two-tone album cover aesthetic.

Prompt: apply duotone effect with deep teal for shadows and bright coral for highlights
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City skyline in original colors at dusk
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City skyline with purple and gold duotone effect
After

Urban landscape duotone

City skyline transformed with purple and gold duotone. Shadows became rich purple while highlights turned golden yellow, creating dramatic urban art.

Prompt: create two-tone image with rich purple in shadows and golden yellow in highlights
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Quick answers

Do I need to select areas before applying duotone?

No! Just describe your color scheme: 'apply duotone with blue shadows and orange highlights.' The AI automatically maps your entire image's tonal range to the two colors. No masking or selection needed.

How do I create a Spotify-style album cover duotone?

Use the classic teal and coral combo: 'apply duotone effect with deep teal for shadows and bright coral for highlights.' This is the signature Spotify album art look. Works best on portraits and close-up shots with good contrast.

What's the difference between duotone and a color filter?

Duotone replaces all colors with just two: one mapped to shadows, one to highlights. A filter tints the image but keeps underlying colors. Duotone creates the graphic, poster-like effect seen in album covers and concert posters.

Can I use more than two colors?

Duotone by definition uses two tones. For three or more colors, try 'apply tritone effect' or 'create gradient map with [color1], [color2], [color3] from shadows to highlights.' But classic duotone's impact comes from limiting to just two contrasting colors.

Which color pairs work best for duotone?

Complementary colors (opposite on the color wheel) create the most striking duotone: blue/orange, purple/yellow, red/cyan, green/magenta. For subtle results, use analogous colors like navy/sky blue or burgundy/pink.

Is EditThisPic's AI duotone applyer really free?

Yes — you get 1 free edit per week, no account needed. Plans start at $4.99/month for 15 edits.

Can I apply duotone on my phone?

Yes. EditThisPic works in any mobile browser — iPhone, Android, tablet. No app download needed.

What photo formats does the AI duotone applyer support?

JPG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC. Upload any common photo format and EditThisPic handles the rest.

How much does EditThisPic cost?

You get 1 free edit per week — no account needed. After that, credit packs start at $1.99 for 3 edits. Monthly plans start at $4.99/mo for 20 edits with unused credits rolling over. All edits are full resolution with no watermark.

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