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Image Color Balance

Adjust RGB color channels independently for professional color correction and creative color effects

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Maximum file size: 10MB Supported formats: image/jpeg, image/png, image/webp, image/gif, image/bmp, image/tiff

Upload any image file (JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, TIFF) for color balance adjustment

-100 0 100

Red channel balance (-100 = -50%, 0 = original, 100 = +50%). Increase for warmer tones, decrease for cooler tones

-100 0 100

Green channel balance (-100 = -50%, 0 = original, 100 = +50%). Affects overall brightness and vegetation tones

-100 0 100

Blue channel balance (-100 = -50%, 0 = original, 100 = +50%). Increase for cooler tones, decrease for warmer tones

Choose output format or keep original. PNG recommended for maximum quality

Output quality for lossy formats (JPEG, WebP). Higher = better quality but larger file size

Key Facts

Category
Design
Input Types
file, range, select, number
Output Type
file
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

The Image Color Balance tool allows you to perform precise color correction by independently adjusting the Red, Green, and Blue (RGB) channels of your images. Whether you need to fix white balance issues, neutralize color casts, or apply creative stylistic tints, this utility provides professional-grade control over your photo's color profile.

When to Use

  • •Correcting unwanted color casts in photos taken under poor lighting conditions.
  • •Adjusting the warmth or coolness of an image to achieve a specific artistic mood.
  • •Fine-tuning individual color channels to restore natural skin tones or vibrant landscapes.

How It Works

  • •Upload your image file in any supported format like JPEG, PNG, or WebP.
  • •Use the slider controls to increase or decrease the intensity of the Red, Green, and Blue channels.
  • •Select your preferred output format and quality settings to ensure the best result.
  • •Process the image to apply your custom color balance and download the corrected file.

Use Cases

Neutralizing a yellow or blue color cast caused by incorrect camera white balance settings.
Enhancing sunset photos by boosting the Red channel for a warmer, more dramatic look.
Preparing professional product photos by ensuring accurate color representation across all channels.

Examples

1. Fixing Indoor Lighting Cast

Background
A photo taken indoors appears overly yellow due to warm incandescent lighting.
Problem
The image lacks natural color balance and looks unnatural.
How to Use
Upload the photo and decrease the Red channel balance to neutralize the yellow tint.
Example Config
redBalance: -20, blueBalance: 10
Outcome
The yellow cast is removed, resulting in a neutral, professional-looking image.

2. Creating a Cinematic Cool Tone

Background
A landscape photo needs a moody, cinematic aesthetic for a social media post.
Problem
The colors are too vibrant and warm, lacking a cohesive artistic style.
How to Use
Upload the image and increase the Blue channel balance while slightly decreasing the Red channel.
Example Config
redBalance: -15, blueBalance: 25
Outcome
The image takes on a cool, cinematic blue tint that enhances the moody atmosphere.

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FAQ

What image formats are supported?

You can upload JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, and TIFF files.

How do the RGB sliders work?

Each slider ranges from -100 to 100, where 0 represents the original state. Positive values increase the channel intensity, while negative values decrease it.

Can I change the file format during processing?

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

What does the quality setting do?

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

Is there a file size limit?

Yes, the maximum file size for uploads is 10 MB.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/image-color-balance

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
imageFile file (Upload required) Yes Upload any image file (JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, TIFF) for color balance adjustment
redBalance range No Red channel balance (-100 = -50%, 0 = original, 100 = +50%). Increase for warmer tones, decrease for cooler tones
greenBalance range No Green channel balance (-100 = -50%, 0 = original, 100 = +50%). Affects overall brightness and vegetation tones
blueBalance range No Blue channel balance (-100 = -50%, 0 = original, 100 = +50%). Increase for cooler tones, decrease for warmer tones
format select No Choose output format or keep original. PNG recommended for maximum quality
quality number No Output quality for lossy formats (JPEG, WebP). Higher = better quality but larger file size

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/image-color-balance to get filePath, then pass filePath to the corresponding file field.

Response Format

{
  "filePath": "/public/processing/randomid.ext",
  "fileName": "output.ext",
  "contentType": "application/octet-stream",
  "size": 1024,
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)"
}
File: File

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-image-color-balance": {
      "name": "image-color-balance",
      "description": "Adjust RGB color channels independently for professional color correction and creative color effects",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=image-color-balance",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

Supports URL file links or Base64 encoding for file parameters.

If you encounter any issues, please contact us at [email protected]