Video Hue

Adjust video hue (color rotation)

Click to upload file or drag and drop file here

Maximum file size: 100MB Supported formats: video/*

-180 -180 180

Range: -180 to 180 degrees (0 = original, positive/negative rotates colors)

Key Facts

Category
Images, Audio & Video
Input Types
file, range, select
Output Type
file
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

The Video Hue tool allows you to easily adjust the color rotation of your video files by shifting the hue angle from -180 to 180 degrees. Perfect for correcting off-color footage, creating artistic color shifts, or matching specific color schemes, this tool processes your video and exports it in MP4, WebM, MKV, or its original format.

When to Use

  • •When you need to correct an unnatural color cast caused by incorrect camera white balance settings.
  • •When creating stylized, psychedelic, or artistic color-shifting effects for music videos and social media content.
  • •When aligning the color palette of a video clip to match a specific brand identity or thematic color scheme.

How It Works

  • •Upload your video file in MP4, WebM, MKV, or other common video formats up to 500MB.
  • •Adjust the Hue Angle slider between -180 and 180 degrees to rotate the color spectrum of your video.
  • •Select your preferred output format (MP4, WebM, MKV, or keep original) and process the video to download your color-shifted file.

Use Cases

Correcting tint issues in outdoor footage shot under challenging lighting conditions.
Generating creative, dream-like color sequences for artistic video projects.
Shifting product colors in promotional videos to match seasonal marketing campaigns.

Examples

1. Correcting a Green Tint in Outdoor Footage

Videographer
Background
A videographer captured outdoor footage, but incorrect camera settings resulted in an unnatural green tint across the entire scene.
Problem
The green cast makes the skin tones and sky look highly unrealistic.
How to Use
Upload the MP4 video, set the Hue Angle to -15 degrees to shift the green tones back to natural blues and warm skin tones, and select MP4 as the output format.
Example Config
Hue Angle: -15, Output Format: MP4
Outcome
The green tint is neutralized, restoring natural-looking skin tones and sky colors.

2. Creating a Stylized Neon Aesthetic

Content Creator
Background
A social media creator wants to make a dance video stand out by giving it a vibrant, futuristic neon color scheme.
Problem
The original video has standard daytime lighting and lacks a creative, eye-catching color palette.
How to Use
Upload the WebM video, set the Hue Angle to 120 degrees to rotate the color spectrum into bright purples and cyans, and choose WebM as the output format.
Example Config
Hue Angle: 120, Output Format: WebM
Outcome
The video colors are completely transformed into a high-contrast, stylized neon palette.

Try with Samples

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Video Samples
Sample video files in different formats and orientations
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Video AV1 Samples
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Video H.264 Samples
Sample video files encoded in H.264 (AVC) format
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Video H.265 Samples
Sample video files encoded in H.265 (HEVC) format
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FAQ

What does the hue angle range of -180 to 180 do?

It rotates the color wheel of your video. A value of 0 keeps the original colors, while positive or negative values shift all colors to different tones.

Which video formats are supported for upload?

You can upload any standard video file, including MP4, WebM, and MKV, up to a maximum file size of 500MB.

Will adjusting the hue affect the video resolution or quality?

No, the tool shifts the color values of the pixels without altering the original resolution or reducing the video quality.

Can I export the video in a different format than the original?

Yes, you can choose to export your edited video as an MP4, WebM, MKV, or preserve the original file format.

Is there a limit on the video file size I can upload?

Yes, the maximum supported file size for video uploads is 500MB.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/video-hue

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
videoFile file (Upload required) Yes -
hue range No Range: -180 to 180 degrees (0 = original, positive/negative rotates colors)
outputFormat select No -

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/video-hue 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-video-hue": {
      "name": "video-hue",
      "description": "Adjust video hue (color rotation)",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=video-hue",
      "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]