Image Gradient Extractor
Visually extract smooth gradients from your images. Upload an image, adjust pickers, select gradient type, and save your gradient as a GIMP palette or PNG image.
Upload an image to start extracting gradients.
How to Use the Image Gradient Extractor
Welcome to the Image Gradient Extractor! This powerful tool allows you to visually create beautiful, smooth gradients by sampling colors directly from any image. Follow these simple steps to master the Image Gradient Extractor and produce stunning color palettes and gradient images.
Getting Started:
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Upload Your Image:
Click the
Upload Imagebutton.Select an image file (e.g., JPG, PNG, WEBP) from your computer.
The Image Gradient Extractor will display your chosen image in the main area. If no image is uploaded, you’ll see a prompt.
Creating Your Gradient:
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Set the Number of Gradient Stops:
Locate the “Stops:” input field (e.g.,
[ 5 ]).Enter the desired number of distinct colors you want in your gradient (typically between 2 and 10).
The Image Gradient Extractor will automatically add or remove color pickers (image handles) on your uploaded image and adjust the gradient preview.
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Position the Color Pickers (Image Handles):
On your uploaded image, you’ll see circular handles. These are your color pickers.
Click and drag these handles to different areas of your image.
As you move a handle, the Image Gradient Extractor samples the color directly beneath it.
Magnified View: While dragging an image handle, a magnified view will appear around the handle, allowing for precise color selection.
Dotted lines will connect the pickers on the image, showing the sampling order.
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Automatic Stop Generation (Optional):
If you’re unsure where to start or want a quick suggestion, click the
Auto-Gen Stopsbutton.The Image Gradient Extractor will automatically reposition the image handles to sample a diverse set of colors from your image. You can then fine-tune these positions.
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Choose the Gradient Type:
Use the “Type:” dropdown menu (e.g.,
[ Linear ▼ ]) to select your desired gradient format:- Linear: Creates a straight gradient, blending colors from left to right by default.
- Radial: Creates a circular gradient, blending colors from the center outwards.
The gradient preview bar and the default PNG dimensions will update based on your selection.
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Adjust Gradient Bar Handles (for Linear Gradients):
Below the image display, you’ll see the “Gradient Preview Bar,” which shows a live preview of your gradient.
If you’ve selected a “Linear” gradient, small circular handles will appear on this preview bar, corresponding to each color stop.
Click and drag these handles left or right to adjust the position of each color within the final gradient. This controls how quickly or slowly colors transition into each other. (These handles are less interactive for “Radial” gradients).
Inspecting and Using Your Colors:
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Review Color Swatches:
Below the gradient preview, the Image Gradient Extractor displays detailed “Color Swatches” for each stop.
For each color, you can view its:
- HEX code (e.g.,
#RRGGBB) - RGB values (e.g.,
Red, Green, Blue) - HSB (Hue, Saturation, Brightness) values
- CMYK values
- LAB values
Click on any color value (e.g., the HEX code string) to instantly copy it to your clipboard. A “Copied!” confirmation will briefly appear.
- HEX code (e.g.,
Saving Your Gradient:
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Save as a GIMP Palette (.gpl):
Click the
Save .gplbutton.The Image Gradient Extractor will generate a GIMP Palette file (
.gpl) containing your selected gradient colors.This file can be imported into GIMP and other design software that supports the
.gplformat. -
Save as a PNG Image:
Specify the dimensions for your output image:
- Enter the desired width in pixels in the “PNG W:” field (e.g.,
PNG W: [ 800 ]). - Enter the desired height in pixels in the “H:” field (e.g.,
H: [ 200 ]).
For radial gradients, square dimensions (e.g., 500×500) often work best.
Click the
Save PNGbutton.The Image Gradient Extractor will generate and download a PNG image file of your final gradient.
- Enter the desired width in pixels in the “PNG W:” field (e.g.,
Tips for Best Results:
- Experiment: Try different images and vary the number and placement of stops with the Image Gradient Extractor.
- Subtle Gradients: Pick colors that are close to each other on the image for smooth, subtle transitions.
- Vibrant Gradients: Choose contrasting colors for more dramatic and vibrant effects.
- Refine Auto-Gen: Use “Auto-Gen Stops” as a starting point and then manually adjust the pickers for the perfect result.
- Consider Context: Think about where your gradient will be used to guide your color choices.
You are now ready to unleash your creativity with the Image Gradient Extractor! Enjoy crafting unique and beautiful color schemes from your favorite images.
About the Image Gradient Extractor
Our Free Online Image Gradient Extractor empowers you to effortlessly create beautiful, smooth color gradients directly from your images. Simply upload a picture, visually pick color stops, and instantly see your custom gradient come to life.
Perfect for designers, developers, and artists, this tool allows you to choose between linear and radial gradients, adjust the number of color stops, and fine-tune their positions on both the image and the gradient bar. Save your creations as GIMP Palette files (.gpl) or versatile PNG images.
Help & FAQs – Image Gradient Extractor
Discover how to make the most of the Image Gradient Extractor tool.
Getting Started
Que: How do I upload an image?
Ans: Click the “Upload Image” button and select an image file (e.g., JPG, PNG, WebP) from your device. The image will appear in the display area.
Que: How do the color pickers work?
Ans: After uploading an image, circular handles will appear on it. Drag these handles to different parts of your image to sample colors. The gradient preview and color swatches will update automatically.
Adjusting the Gradient
Que: How can I change the number of color stops?
Ans: Use the “Stops” input field (typically a number between 2 and 10) to set how many color points you want in your gradient. The handles will update accordingly.
Que: What does “Auto-Gen Stops” do?
Ans: Clicking this button will automatically reposition the color picker handles on your image to create a new, varied gradient. It’s a quick way to get different results.
Que: How do I adjust the position of colors in the gradient bar?
Ans: For linear gradients, small circular handles appear below the gradient preview bar. You can drag these horizontally to change where each color sits within the gradient’s length. This does not change the color itself, only its position in the blend.
Que: What are “Linear” and “Radial” gradient types?
Ans:
- Linear: Colors transition in a straight line. You can adjust the PNG output dimensions (e.g., 800×200 for a bar, 800×800 for a square fill).
- Radial: Colors transition outwards from a central point in a circular or elliptical pattern. The preview is a circle; output PNG dimensions determine the final shape (e.g., 500×500 for a circle, 800×400 for an ellipse).
Saving Your Gradient
Que: How do I save my gradient?
Ans:
- Save .gpl: Creates a GIMP Palette file, useful for importing your gradient into GIMP and other compatible graphics software.
- Save PNG: Renders your gradient as a PNG image. You can set the desired “PNG W” (width) and “H” (height) before saving.
Color Information
Que: What information is shown in the color swatches?
Ans: For each picked color, you’ll see a visual swatch and its corresponding color codes in HEX, RGB, HSB (Hue, Saturation, Brightness), CMYK, and LAB formats. You can click on any code to copy it to your clipboard.
Troubleshooting
Que: The tool isn’t responding or an image didn’t load.
Ans:
- Ensure you’re using a supported image format (JPG, PNG, WebP are generally good).
- Very large images might take a moment to process. Try a smaller image if issues persist.
- Check your internet connection.
- If problems continue, try clearing your browser’s cache or using a different web browser.
Disclaimer
The “Image Gradient Extractor” tool (hereinafter “the Service”) is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis for your convenience and creative use. Your use of the Service is at your sole risk.
Accuracy of Colors: While the Service aims to accurately sample colors from uploaded images, the displayed and extracted colors may vary slightly due to factors such as image compression, color profiles, browser rendering, and the inherent limitations of digital color representation. No guarantee is made regarding the perfect fidelity of extracted colors to the source image.
User Responsibility & Content: You are solely responsible for any images you upload and process using the Service. You must ensure that you have the necessary rights, licenses, or permissions for any content you use with this tool. The Service does not claim ownership of user-uploaded content.
Data Privacy: Images uploaded to the Service are processed within your web browser or temporarily on the server for the sole purpose of gradient extraction. We do not store, save, or share your uploaded images beyond this immediate processing. Once your session ends or the image is replaced, it is not retained by the Service.
Limitation of Liability: In no event shall the providers of this Service be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses (even if advised of the possibility of such damages), resulting from the use or the inability to use the Service or any output generated by it.
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