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AI Gradient Map Generator

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Developer API
Available on iPhone & Android

How to Apply a Gradient Map to Your Image

  1. 1

    Upload your image

    Start by selecting and uploading the photo or illustration you want to transform. The tool works with any type of image.

  2. 2

    Describe your gradient

    In the text box, describe the color gradient you want to apply. For example, 'apply a gradient from dark purple to hot pink to light orange'.

  3. 3

    Generate your gradient map

    Click the generate button and let the AI apply your custom color gradient to the image, instantly transforming its look and feel.

  4. 4

    Download your new image

    Your newly color-graded image is ready to download. Save your watermark-free, high-resolution PNG file to use in any project.

Skip the complex process of manually creating and tweaking adjustment layers. With Pixelcut’s AI tool, you can apply a gradient map to your images instantly. Simply upload your photo and describe the color palette you envision. Our AI intelligently maps the new colors to the brightness values of your image, recoloring shadows, midtones, and highlights automatically. This means you can achieve professional color grading effects in seconds, without any steep learning curves or complicated software.

Instant Color Transformation with AI

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Your creativity is the only limit. Instead of being confined to presets, you can generate a gradient map from any color combination you can imagine. Describe a moody 'deep forest green to misty gray' gradient or a vibrant 'cyberpunk neon pink and electric blue' theme. Our AI interprets your text prompt to create a custom gradient tailored to your artistic vision. This gives you unparalleled control to set the mood, enhance details, and make your images truly unique and eye-catching.

Describe Your Perfect Color Palette

A classical Greek bust statue transformed by a vibrant color gradient of blue, pink, and orange, set against a stark white background.
A gradient map is a powerful tool for adding artistic flair and emotional depth to any image. Use it to transform a standard portrait into a stylized pop art piece, or give a landscape photo a dramatic, cinematic feel. For digital artists, it's an amazing way to quickly explore different color schemes for a character or illustration. By remapping the color palette, you can unify the visual theme of your work and produce a more cohesive and impactful final image that stands out.

Elevate Your Artwork and Photos

A classical marble statue bust re-colored with a vibrant digital gradient map, shifting from deep blue shadows to pink and bright yellow highlights, set against a plain white background.
It’s Fast: Go from a standard image to a color-graded masterpiece in just a few clicks. It’s Customizable: Describe any color combination to create a unique look. From duotone to multi-color, you’re in control. AI-Powered: Our tool intelligently analyzes the tonal range of your image to apply smooth, natural-looking gradients. Easy to Use: No need to understand layers or adjustment curves. If you can describe it, you can create it. Download and Share: Get a high-resolution PNG file ready for your portfolio, social media, or any creative project.

Why use Pixelcut's AI Gradient Map Tool?

A before-and-after image of a mountain landscape. The left side is photorealistic, and the right side has a vibrant gradient map applied, changing the colors to purple, magenta, and cyan. The image is on a white background.
Digital Art Enhancement: Quickly explore color variations for illustrations and sketches without repainting everything from scratch. Photographic Styling: Apply unique color grades to portraits, landscapes, and product photos to create a signature look. Social Media Content: Create a visually consistent feed aesthetic by applying similar gradient map styles to all your posts. Character Design: Test different color palettes on a grayscale character concept to find the perfect scheme. Poster and Flyer Design: Generate striking duotone or tritone effects for event posters and marketing materials.

Gradient Map Use Cases

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Frequently Asked Questions

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  • My favorite app

    Great app, easy to use. Helps our small business save time and money to create different marketing materials professionally. Thank you.
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    I need a good background remover for my work and I've been through them all it feels like. This one is the best by far. It's so easy to use and the results always look amazing. Thank you Pixelcut!
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    It's amazingly easy and gives the perfect results for my bags and accessories. It looks like it was done by a professional photographer.
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