Posterize Image Online

Reduce the number of colors in your image to create a flat, poster-like art style.

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What is Posterization?

Posterization reduces the number of unique colors in an image, creating a distinct "flat" look. It mimics the style of old printed posters where a limited number of ink colors were used, resulting in bold, artistic banding.

Color Reduction

Why Use This Effect?

Pop Art Style

Instantly recreate the Andy Warhol style by stripping away subtle gradients.

Vector Prep

Simplify complex photos into flat shapes, making them much easier to trace into vector art.

How It Works

The Posterize Effect Online runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Unlike other tools that send your data to a server, we process everything locally on your device. This guarantees 100% privacy and blazing fast speed.

  • No server interaction – data never leaves your device
  • Instant results since there is no network latency
  • Works offline once the page is loaded
  • Free to use with no usage limits

How to Use

1

Upload

Select an image from your device.

2

Adjust Levels

Choose the number of color levels.

3

Download

Save your artistic posterized image.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is posterization?
It's the conversion of a continuous gradation of tone to several regions of fewer tones.
Can I use this for vector art?
This creates a raster image with flat colors, which is a great starting point for manual vectorization.

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