# Image Temperature Adjustment

Adjust image color temperature to create warm or cool color effects, from candlelight to daylight

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-temperature

- **Category:** Design

- **Keywords:** image, temperature, warm, cool, color, cast, photo, edit, white balance

## Overview

Easily adjust the color temperature of your images to achieve the perfect mood, whether you need to warm up a cool-toned photo or neutralize an unwanted blue cast.

## Inputs

- **Image File** (file): Upload any image file (JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, TIFF) to adjust color temperature
- **Color Temperature** (range): Color temperature adjustment (-100 = very cool/blue, 0 = neutral, 100 = very warm/yellow). Simulates different lighting conditions
- **Output Format** (select): Choose output format or keep original. PNG recommended for maximum quality
- **Quality (1-100)** (number): Output quality for lossy formats (JPEG, WebP). Higher = better quality but larger file size

## When to use

- Correcting photos taken under cool, artificial lighting to make them look more natural.
- Adding a warm, inviting glow to indoor portraits or sunset photography.
- Creating a crisp, cool aesthetic for architectural or winter-themed images.

## How it works

- Upload your image file (JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, or TIFF).
- Use the slider to set the temperature between -100 (cool/blue) and 100 (warm/yellow).
- Select your preferred output format and quality settings.
- Process the image and download your adjusted file.

## Use cases

- Fixing white balance issues in indoor photography.
- Stylizing social media content with specific color moods.
- Standardizing the color temperature across a batch of product photos.

## Frequently asked questions

### What does a negative temperature value do?

A negative value adds blue tones to the image, making it appear cooler.

### Can I change the file format during adjustment?

Yes, you can choose to keep the original format or convert it to JPEG, PNG, or WebP.

### What is the maximum file size I can upload?

The tool supports image files up to 10MB.

### How does the quality setting affect my image?

The quality setting (1-100) controls the compression level for lossy formats like JPEG and WebP; higher values result in better quality but larger file sizes.

### Does this tool change the original file?

No, the tool processes a copy of your image and provides a new file for download.

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