Style Effects and Filters¶
Apply artistic style effects including sepia, grayscale, monochrome, and duotone filters.
Parameters¶
sepia¶
Apply sepia tone effect with controllable intensity.
Type: float
Range: 0 - 100
Default: 0 (no sepia effect)
grayscale¶
Convert image to grayscale (black and white).
Type: boolean
Values: true or false
Default: false
monochrome¶
Apply monochrome effect using specified color.
Type: string (color value)
Format: Color name, hex code, or RGB
Default: None
duotone¶
Apply duotone effect using two specified colors.
Type: string
Format: "color1,color2"
Default: None
Usage¶
Sepia Effect¶
Apply 75% sepia tone for vintage look.Grayscale Conversion¶
Convert to pure black and white.Monochrome Effect¶
Tint image with blue monochrome effect.Duotone Effect¶
Create duotone using blue shadows and yellow highlights.Style Effects Guide¶
Sepia Toning¶
Classic photographic effect that warms the image:
- 0-25: Subtle warmth, barely noticeable
- 25-50: Light sepia tint, vintage feel
- 50-75: Medium sepia, nostalgic look
- 75-100: Heavy sepia, strong vintage effect
Grayscale vs Desaturation¶
- Grayscale: Proper luminance-based black and white conversion
- Saturation=-100: Simple desaturation (less optimal)
- Grayscale produces better contrast and tone distribution
Monochrome Colors¶
Apply single-color tinting: - Blue: Cool, calming, professional - Green: Natural, organic feeling - Red: Warm, dramatic, bold - Purple: Creative, artistic, mysterious - Orange: Energetic, warm, retro
Duotone Combinations¶
Popular duotone color combinations:
- Blue/Yellow: Classic film look
- Purple/Orange: Sunset effect
- Green/Red: Christmas/holiday theme
- Black/White: High contrast B&W
- Cyan/Magenta: Modern digital aesthetic
Use Cases¶
Vintage Photography¶
Authentic vintage photo reproduction.Fine Art Black & White¶
Professional B&W portrait processing.Brand-Consistent Imagery¶
Tint images to match brand colors.Social Media Content¶
Eye-catching social media posts.Website Headers¶
Subtle backgrounds that don't interfere with text.Creative Combinations¶
Faded Film Look¶
High-Key B&W¶
Instagram-Style Filter¶
Cinematic Look¶
Processing Order¶
Style effects are applied in this sequence:
1. Grayscale conversion (if enabled)
2. Sepia effect application
3. Monochrome tinting
4. Duotone processing
Color Format Support¶
Hex Colors¶
Named Colors¶
RGB Values¶
Advanced Techniques¶
Selective Color Effects¶
Highlight specific colors while muting others.Double Processing¶
Layer multiple effects for complex results.Style + Color Grading¶
Combine style effects with color adjustments.Best Practices¶
Subtlety for Professional Use¶
- Use moderate sepia values (30-60) for professional vintage looks
- Combine grayscale with careful contrast/brightness adjustments
- Choose monochrome colors that complement the subject
Brand Consistency¶
- Use hex codes matching your brand palette for monochrome
- Create preset duotone combinations for consistent styling
- Document your color choices for team use
Performance¶
- Style effects are GPU-accelerated for fast processing
- Results cached globally for optimal performance
- Combine with other adjustments for efficient processing