Smart color selection
Choose a swatch or sample the exact color from your image and the editor finds related pixels automatically.
Free selective color editor
Make one color impossible to miss.
Turn the world black and white, then let one color steal the scene. Pick it in a click, paint the details, and download your finished photo.
✓ Photo stays on your device✓ No signup or watermark✓ Works on mobile
Your selective colorBrush over the photo to reveal more color LOCAL
A little color. A lot of impact.
The spotlight, without the studio
Color splash turns one chosen hue into the visual hero while the rest of your photo fades into timeless black and white.
Brush-perfect edges
Reveal color where you want it and erase spill in tricky areas, with undo and redo close at hand.
Private by design
Everything happens locally in your browser. This tool never sends your photo to a server.
Three simple steps
How to add a color splash effect online
- 1Upload your photo
Choose a JPG, PNG, WebP or GIF, or drag it straight into the editor. A colorful subject against a simpler background works beautifully.
- 2Pick the color to keep
Select a suggested hue or use Pick from photo and tap the exact color that should stay vivid.
- 3Refine and download
Adjust the range, reveal or erase small areas with the brush, compare with the original, and save as PNG, JPG or WebP.
Creative recipe
Try the 90/10 rule.
Let roughly 90% of the frame stay monochrome and reserve color for the subject that carries the story: a dress, flower, car, sign, or pair of eyes.
Better results
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Tips for a convincing selective color photo
Choose a distinct color
A bright red coat, yellow flower, or blue car is easier to isolate than muted colors repeated throughout the scene.
Start narrow
Use a precise color range first. Widen it only until the important shades appear, then clean up with the erase brush.
Keep the story simple
Selective color is strongest when it guides the eye to one subject instead of coloring many unrelated details.
Color splash effect FAQ
How do I keep one color in a black and white photo online?
Upload your image, select a color swatch or choose Pick from photo, then tap the color you want to keep. Adjust the color range and refine the result with the reveal and erase brushes.
Is this online color splash editor free?
Yes. It is free to use, has no watermark, needs no account, and works on current desktop and mobile browsers.
Are my images uploaded or stored?
No. The effect and export are processed locally on your device. This tool does not upload or store your photo.
What is a color splash or selective color effect?
It is a photo effect that keeps one subject or color vivid while changing the rest of the image to black and white.
Which image formats can I use?
You can open common browser-supported formats including JPG, PNG, WebP and GIF, then export the result as PNG, JPG or WebP.
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