Color Splash
Turn any photo into dramatic black-and-white with isolated color accents. Features 4 smart modes: 1-tap eyedropper color match, precision manual brush & eraser, AI skin tone portrait isolation, and vibrant subject detection. 100% private in-memory editing with instant live preview.
or drop an image here, up to 25MB
- Never stored: processed in memory
- Live preview, no watermark
- No account needed
How do I convert a photo to dramatic black-and-white with isolated color?
Add your image to Selective Color & Color Splash on this page, up to 25MB, then set selection mode, target color and color tolerance and watch the live preview change. When it looks right, press Download. You get a PNG file, with no watermark or sign-up, and the upload is processed in memory, not stored.
- Add your image. Upload a JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, BMP or TIFF image up to 25MB, or drop it on the page.
- Choose your settings. Set selection mode, target color, color tolerance and more. The preview updates as you change each one.
- Check the preview. Look over the live preview before you save it.
- Download the result. Press Download to save it to your device. Nothing is added: no watermark, no sign-up.
Selective Color & Color Splash at a glance
| Works with | JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, BMP and TIFF images |
|---|---|
| Largest file | 25MB per image |
| You download | A PNG file |
| Watermark | None |
| Account | Not needed |
Settings
| Selection Mode | Color Match, Manual Brush, Smart Portrait, or Keep All Vibrant Colors |
|---|---|
| Target color | Target hue to isolate: sample from photo, pick detected chips, or select custom palette color |
| Color tolerance | Hue similarity range around the selected color (lower = strict match, higher = wider color band) |
| Edge feathering | Softens borders between color and monochrome to eliminate harsh pixel edges (0 to 30 px) |
| Color saturation boost | Enhances vibrancy of isolated colors up to 200% for an eye-catching splash pop |
| Background B&W strength | Desaturation intensity of unselected areas (100% for pure monochrome, or lower for muted tones) |
| Invert selection | Flips the effect: turns the selected color monochrome while keeping the background in full color |
| Brush size | Adjustable brush and eraser diameter (5 to 120 px) for detailed painting or broad sweeps |
When should I use Selective Color & Color Splash?
Use Color Match to keep a single vibrant color, like a red dress, yellow umbrella or blue car, while turning everything else into dramatic black-and-white. Tap any auto-detected photo color chip or click directly on your original photo to sample any precise shade.
Use Manual Brush to paint custom color areas back in with full control, or switch to the Eraser to turn unwanted color areas monochrome with real-time visual feedback. Smart Portrait automatically detects faces and skin tones, and All Colors keeps every vivid subject in rich color while desaturating neutral backgrounds.
Selective Color & Color Splash: what people ask before they use it
What does the Selective Color & Color Splash tool do?
Turn any photo into dramatic black-and-white with isolated color accents. Features 4 smart modes: 1-tap eyedropper color match, precision manual brush & eraser, AI skin tone portrait isolation, and vibrant subject detection. 100% private in-memory editing with instant live preview.
What can I adjust in Selective Color & Color Splash?
You can set selection mode, target color, color tolerance, edge feathering, color saturation boost, background b&w strength, invert selection, brush size, brush mask and output format. Every change previews live, so you can see the result before you download it.
What file do I get from Selective Color & Color Splash?
A PNG file, downloaded straight to your device. Nothing is added to it: there is no watermark and no sign-up.
Is Selective Color & Color Splash free to use?
Yes, and there is no account to create. You can use it as often as you like, on images up to 25MB.
Will the quality drop?
Only where you ask it to. The tool works from your original upload rather than a preview, so the file you download is made at full resolution.