Is the Image Color Extractor free to use?

Yes. The Image Color Extractor is free and works without creating an account.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. The Image Color Extractor runs entirely inside your web browser using built-in browser technology, so your files never leave your device.

Is there a file size limit?

Files up to 50 MB are supported. Very large images (over 64 megapixels) are rejected to keep your browser responsive.

Which file formats are supported?

Input: JPG, PNG, WEBP, AVIF, BMP, GIF. File types are verified from the file contents, not just the extension.

Does it work on phones and tablets?

Yes. It works in modern mobile browsers on Android and iOS as well as on desktop.

Extract a Color Palette from an Image

Extract a palette of dominant colors from an image, with HEX codes and proportions.

Input:: JPG, PNG, WEBP, AVIF, BMP, GIF
Max size:: 50 MB
Runs:: In your browser (no upload)

What the Image Color Extractor does

Find the dominant colors in a photo or design and copy their HEX codes, with the share of the image each color covers. Useful for building palettes that match a photo or brand image.

Options

Number of colors (2–16).

How to use the Image Color Extractor

1
Drag your JPG, PNG, WEBP, AVIF, BMP, GIF file into the upload area, or click it to browse your device.
2
Adjust the options to suit your needs — the defaults work well for most files.
3
Click “Run Image Color Extractor” to start processing.
4
Review the results shown below, and copy any values you need.

Supported formats

JPG (JPEG) is a lossy format ideal for photographs. It has no transparency and is supported everywhere. More about the JPEG / JPG format.
PNG is a lossless format that supports full transparency. Best for screenshots, logos and graphics with sharp edges. More about the PNG format.
WebP is a modern format from Google supporting lossy and lossless compression plus transparency, typically 25–35% smaller than JPG. More about the WebP format.
AVIF is a next-generation format based on the AV1 codec, offering excellent compression and HDR support. More about the AVIF format.
BMP is an uncompressed Windows bitmap format. Files are large and rarely needed on the web.
GIF supports simple animation and up to 256 colors per frame. It is universally supported but produces large files. More about the GIF format.

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