How to use the Color Simplifier

Color Simplifier reduces an image to a limited number of flat colors. It is useful as a painting reference, posterized study, or prep step before coloring or paint-by-numbers style work.

Sign in, then open Virtual Artist Lab → Color Simplifier.

How to simplify an image

  1. Upload a JPG, PNG, or WEBP image.
  2. Set Number of Colors, Detail Filter, and Smoothing.
  3. Inspect the preview. Zoom and pan if you need a closer look.
  4. Optionally show a grid overlay.
  5. Download or print when you like the result.

Tips

  • Fewer colors and higher smoothing create simpler shapes.
  • Raise Detail Filter to remove tiny speckles.
  • The grid is for reference and is included in download/print when enabled.

Color Simplifier is free for signed-in users and does not use credits.