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Posterize Image Online: Reduce Color Count

Reduce an image’s number of colors (posterize) and download the result, in your browser.

Color quantization (canvas), 100% local.

🔒 100% client-side — no data sent

Reduce the number of colors in an image to create a posterization effect with bold flat areas, like a screen print or poster. The result is computed 100% in your browser with no file upload, protecting your privacy.

What is it for?

  • Turn a photo into a poster- or pop-art-style graphic visual
  • Simplify an image to prepare a screen print or a cut-out
  • Create flat-color illustrations for web or print
  • Get a quick artistic effect without heavy editing software

FAQ

What does posterization do?

Posterization groups nearby shades into a smaller set of colors, replacing smooth gradients with bold, visible flat areas.

Can I choose the final number of colors?

Yes, you control the posterization level to keep more or fewer colors depending on the effect you're after.

Is the processing done on a server?

No, posterization is applied locally in your browser; no image is uploaded or stored anywhere.