Reduce images to exact color palettes with median-cut clustering and dithering
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Supports PNG, JPG, WebP, BMP, GIF, SVG · Max 50MB
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Engineered for pixel artists, retro game developers, and graphic designers. Groups 16 million colors into optimal representative palettes using the median-cut spatial clustering algorithm, displaying interactive extracted color swatches and optional Floyd-Steinberg error diffusion.
Yes, Median-Cut Color Quantization Studio on KiteImage is 100% free with no hidden fees, subscriptions, or limits on usage.
Absolutely. Unlike other online image tools, KiteImage processes all images directly in your browser using HTML5 Canvas and WebAssembly. Your photos never leave your device or get uploaded to any server.
We support all standard modern image formats including JPG/JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, SVG, and BMP.
You have full control over quality and compression settings. You can maintain 100% lossless quality or optimize for smaller file size without noticeable visual loss.
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