Number of Levels
Preview - posterized image
Posterize effect in photo
With this tool, you may create a posterized look on a photo online. The posterize effect reduces the amount of colors in a photograph to a set of levels. To process the image, just upload your image tool, set the number of color levels from 0 to 255, and click the posterize button.
How this tool working?
The posterize effect tool reduces the amount of colors in a photo to a desired level. This tool reads the number of color levels that have been set in the tool and begins the reduction process until the required number of color levels has been reached. When the procedure is finished, a preview will appear along with a download option.
Is it free tool?
Posterize is a fully functional tool that is totally free to use. There are no hidden fees, no signup requirements, no demo versions, and no other restrictions. You may apply the posterize effect to an unlimited number of photos.
Any skills required?
Using this tool, you don't need any special skills to create a posterize effect in a photo. To process the photo, enter the desired amount of colors in the input box and click the Posterize button.
How to download images?
In a single click, you may download a posterized photo. When the color levels are lowered to the desired level, the tool displays a preview of the posterized photo along with a Download button (both png and jpg). To get the posterized photo, simply click the icon.
Any restrictions?
There are no limitations to how you may use this tool; you can apply the posterize effect to as many photos as you like. This utility has no login, registration, or other restrictions.
About the Posterize Tool
Posterize reduces the number of colour levels in a picture, creating flat areas of colour like a screen-printed poster. It is a favourite for pop-art and graphic design looks.
How it works
- Upload your image.
- Set how many colour levels to keep.
- Apply and preview.
- Download the posterized image.
Popular uses
- Create pop-art and screen-print style graphics.
- Simplify images before tracing.
- Make bold social media posts.
What does posterize do?
It reduces smooth colour gradients to a few flat colour bands.
How do I make a photo look like a poster?
Upload it, set a low number of colour levels and download the result.
Fewer colour levels give a bolder poster effect, while higher levels keep more of the original look and only remove smooth gradients.
What kinds of pictures look best posterized?
Portraits with clear lighting, logos, cartoons and graphic landscapes work especially well because the flat colour areas stay recognisable. Photos with very soft, subtle gradients can look blotchy. Try posterize before using the result as a base for screen printing, stencils or pop-art style artwork.