Image Color Extractor
Extract a color palette from any image.
Extract a color palette from any image.
This free Image Color Extractor from KX Toolkit is part of our all-in-one online toolkit. It runs entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your device for client-side operations. 100% free, forever - no paywall, no credit card, no trial.
How to use the Image Color Extractor
- Drop your image into the upload area, or click to browse.
- Pick the output format, size or compression level.
- Click "Process" - the tool runs and shows a preview.
- Download the result. Most tools delete your file from the server immediately after.
What you can do with the Image Color Extractor
- Optimise images for web pages and faster Core Web Vitals.
- Resize photos for social media specs (1080×1080, 1200×630, etc.).
- Convert HEIC, AVIF or WebP to a more compatible format.
- Strip EXIF metadata before sharing photos online.
Why use KX Toolkit's Image Color Extractor
- Browser-based: Works on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android - no install, no extension.
- Privacy-first: Client-side tools never upload your data; server-side tools delete files right after processing.
- Mobile-friendly: Full feature parity on phones and tablets - not a stripped-down view.
- Fast: Optimised for instant feedback. No artificial waiting screens, no email-gated downloads.
- One hub for everything: 300+ tools across SEO, text, image, PDF, code, color, calculators and more - skip switching between sites.
Tips for the best results
Compress your image AFTER resizing - running them in that order produces smaller files at the same visual quality.
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If you find this tool useful, explore the full Image Tools collection or browse our complete tool directory. KX Toolkit is built for marketers, developers, designers, students and anyone who needs a quick utility without signing up for yet another SaaS.
How does the colour palette extractor decide which colours to pick?
The tool runs a clustering algorithm over all the pixels in the image and groups them into a small number of representative colours. Each cluster is replaced by its centre point, which becomes one swatch in the final palette. By default it returns five colours, but you can ask for between three and ten. Clusters that contain very few pixels are ignored, so a single stray pixel of an unusual hue does not pollute the result.
How many colours can I extract from an image?
You can choose any number between three and ten. Fewer swatches give a tighter, more cohesive palette that captures only the strongest tones. Larger palettes catch subtle accents but can include shades that look very similar to each other. For most branding and design work, five or six colours is a sweet spot. The palette is regenerated immediately when you change the number, so you can compare options before settling on a final choice.
In what formats are the extracted colours given?
Each swatch shows HEX, RGB and HSL values together with a clickable copy button. You can also export the entire palette as a CSS snippet, a JSON object or a downloadable Adobe ASE file. This makes it easy to drop the colours straight into a design tool, a stylesheet or a code base. If you only want a single colour, the picker overlay lets you click anywhere on the image to grab its exact value separately from the palette.
Will the extractor work on screenshots and graphics, not just photos?
Yes. The same clustering approach handles vector style graphics, illustrations, screenshots and photographs alike. With flat graphics you usually get an exact match for the colours used in the design, because there is little variation within each region. With photographs the result is an averaged palette that captures the spirit of the picture rather than a strict copy of every shade. Both cases produce a useful starting point for design work.
Are uploaded images saved or shared anywhere?
No. The extractor is a pure browser tool, so the image you upload never leaves your device. There are no servers handling the file, no logs and no accounts to sign up for. This makes it safe to extract palettes from confidential mockups, client logos or unreleased product photos. Once you close the tab, the image is gone from memory entirely. The extracted palette only persists if you copy or download it yourself.
Can I save or share the palette I generated?
Yes. Once the palette appears you can copy individual values, copy a complete CSS variable block, or export an ASE file that opens in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. There is also a share link option that encodes the palette into a URL so a teammate can open exactly the same colours. The link does not include the source image, only the resulting hex codes, so sharing is fast and does not leak any private artwork.
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