Photolisa · color and tone

Color Overlay

A color overlay tints an image by blending a solid color over its pixels.

Image tool workspace

Enable JavaScript to use the processing controls. Tool instructions and limitations are available below.

Understanding color overlay

A color overlay tints an image by blending a solid color over its pixels.

Reduce opacity until highlights and shadow separation remain readable.

A practical workflow

  1. Choose the required source files, if any. Files are handled as stated in the workspace privacy label.
  2. Set the available controls and apply the operation.
  3. Compare the actual output, check its dimensions and download the generated file.

Decisions and limitations

  • Strength (%)
  • Primary color
  • Secondary color
  • Radius or pattern size (pixels)

Images up to 16 megapixels and 20 MB. Keep an original copy. Export preserves pixels, not editable layers or original metadata.

Questions about this task

Where do I use the current tool?

Apply the selected adjustment and export a PNG copy.

What should I check for color overlay?

Reduce opacity until highlights and shadow separation remain readable.

Which settings and formats are confirmed?

PNG. Images up to 16 megapixels and 20 MB. Keep an original copy. Export preserves pixels, not editable layers or original metadata.

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