Image Color Palette Extractor
Extract dominant colors from any image and copy HEX, RGB, or HSL codes instantly.
Drop an image here or click to select
Image Palette Extractor Features
Fast, private color extraction that runs entirely in your browser.
Uses median cut quantization for accurate dominant color identification.
Get colors in HEX, RGB, or HSL format with one click.
Click any swatch to copy its color code to your clipboard.
About Image Color Palette Extractor
Extract the most prominent colors from any image file directly in your browser. Useful for designers, developers, and content creators who need accurate color references from photos or artwork.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tool free to use?
Yes, this tool is completely free.
No account or registration is required.
You can use it as many times as you like.
Is my image kept private?
Yes. All processing happens in your browser using the Canvas API.
Your image is never sent to any server.
We do not store, log, or share any uploaded files.
What formats does it support?
It supports JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, and most other browser-renderable image formats.
SVG files may have limited support depending on your browser.
Very large images may take a moment to process.
How many colors should I extract?
For most designs, 8 colors provides a good balance of variety and clarity.
Use 5 for simpler images or logos.
Use 12 or 16 for photographs with complex color ranges.
Can I use the output in CSS?
Yes. Copy colors in HEX or RGB format and paste directly into your CSS.
HSL values are also valid in modern CSS.
Use Copy All to get all palette colors at once.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes, the tool is fully responsive and works on mobile devices.
You can select images from your camera roll on mobile.
No app download is needed.
Can I extract colors from a screenshot?
Yes. Any image file can be uploaded including screenshots.
Take a screenshot, save it, and upload it to the tool.
The extractor will find the dominant colors in the screenshot.
What algorithm is used?
The tool uses a median cut quantization algorithm.
It divides the color space recursively to find dominant clusters.
This produces accurate and visually representative palettes.