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Image Color Palette Extractor

Extract a representative color palette from an image locally. Nothing you enter leaves your browser.

The selected file is processed only in this browser. No upload is made.

Result
Your result will appear here.

What this tool does

About the Image Color Palette Extractor

Extract a representative color palette from an image locally. It helps translate a color between design and development notations while keeping the underlying appearance as close as the target model allows.

The extractor selects only the requested information; review the result before discarding the original source.

How to use it

  1. Choose the source file in the workbench.
  2. Palette size can be set to 5 colors, 8 colors, 12 colors. Then select “Extract palette.”
  3. Inspect the result and download the new file. Keep the original until you have verified the converted copy.

Practical example

Start with a known input

Try this sample input:
Use the pre-filled sample values in the workbench.
Select “Extract palette” and compare the result with the source before using it elsewhere.

What to know about the result

  • Palette size can be set to 5 colors, 8 colors, 12 colors.
  • Processing happens in this browser. Your entered text and selected files are not sent to FormatCalc for conversion.

Common questions

Using the Image Color Palette Extractor

Is the Image Color Palette Extractor free to use?

Yes. FormatCalc's Image Color Palette Extractor is free to use with no account required.

Is my data private when I use the Image Color Palette Extractor?

Yes. This tool processes your input locally in your browser. FormatCalc does not upload or store what you enter.

How do I use the Image Color Palette Extractor?

Choose or paste your file data, then choose Extract palette. The conversion stays on your device.

What should I check before using the result?

Palette size can be set to 5 colors, 8 colors, 12 colors. Processing happens in this browser. Your entered text and selected files are not sent to FormatCalc for conversion.