Selective Colour Photo Effect
Add a selective colour effect to any photo
📷 Tip: Any photo works — the effect is applied to the whole scene. Default is red only!
Drop image or click to upload
PNG, JPG up to 30MB
Or select sample:
Leave blank for red only
Selective Colour Styles:
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Result
Your selective colour result
Create Your Selective Colour
Add a selective colour effect to any photo
New Mood
Same photo
Fast
Results in under a minute
Same People
Faces kept
Real Light
Physically believable
What is the Selective Colour Photo Effect?
The Selective Colour Photo Effect is an online AI tool from ImageRoute. Add a selective colour effect to any photo — black and white with one colour left vivid. The people and objects stay the same; the mood of the picture changes. It runs on Grok Imagine, returns a result in about 15–40 seconds and uses 1 credit per image.
What does the Selective Colour tool do?
- The Effect: black and white with one colour left vivid
- Same Moment: Subject, pose and framing are kept
- Physically Real: The effect reacts to light and surfaces
- Share Ready: A fresh mood for social posts
Which Selective Colour styles can I choose?
- Red only
- Blue only
- Yellow
- Green
- Subject colour
- Lips
How do I use the Selective Colour Photo Effect?
- Sign in with a free account.
- Upload your photo, or pick one of the sample images.
- Optionally choose a style preset, or leave it blank for red only.
- Click Apply Effect and download the result in about 15–40 seconds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the selective colour effect change people in my photo?
No. People and objects are kept; only light, atmosphere and finish change.
Can I control the strength?
Pick Red only, Blue only, Yellow, Green and more, or type "subtle" or "strong".
Does it work on landscapes?
Yes — portraits, landscapes, street photos and product shots all work.
Is the Selective Colour Photo Effect free to use?
Creating an account is free, and you can browse the tool without charge. Generating an image uses AI image credits from a one-time credit pack — there is no subscription and credits never expire.
Do I need to sign in to use this?
Yes, you need a free ImageRoute account to generate images. This lets us queue your request and save your result to your gallery.
How long does it take?
Most selective colour generations finish in about 15–40 seconds, depending on server load.
Can I choose a specific style?
Yes — pick one of the 6 presets, or type your own instruction in the style box. Leave it blank and the AI applies "Red only".
Which AI model powers this tool?
This tool runs on Grok Imagine, which handles photo-to-photo transformation while keeping your original subject recognizable.