About Pick Colors From Image
Free online image color picker tool. Upload photos, paste from clipboard (Ctrl+V), or load via URL to sample pixels with a high-precision magnifier loupe, pin custom project swatches, extract dominant palettes, and export to HEX, RGB, HSL, CSS, and Tailwind.
Key Capabilities & Features
- Interactive 9x9 magnified pixel loupe with live crosshair reticle and coordinates
- Selectable sampling aperture: 1x1 point sample, 3x3 average, or 5x5 smooth average
- Upload files (PNG, JPG, WebP, SVG, AVIF, GIF), paste from clipboard, load from URL, or capture with camera
- Pin and collect custom project color swatches with instant one-click deletion and reordering
- Automatic dominant color palette extraction with weighted frequency percentages
- Export palette as SVG swatch card, PNG graphic, CSS variables, or Tailwind CSS theme
- 100% private in-browser execution with zero server latency or cloud uploads
How to Use Pick Colors From Image
Upload or Paste Image
Drag and drop any picture, click upload, paste with Ctrl+V, or snap a photo using your camera.
Hover & Sample Pixels
Move your cursor or touch the image to inspect magnified pixels with the live loupe crosshair.
Pin & Export Swatches
Click anywhere to pin colors to your custom collection and export as CSS variables, Tailwind, SVG, or HEX.
Privacy & In-Browser Execution Guarantee
100% client-side privacy. Photos and graphics are processed entirely in HTML5 Canvas on your device and are never uploaded to any remote server.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are my uploaded photos sent to a server?
No. All image loading, pixel rendering, and color math occur 100% locally inside your web browser via HTML5 Canvas. Your photos never leave your device.
Can I pick colors on a mobile phone or tablet?
Yes! The image color picker is fully touch-optimized. Simply tap or drag across the image on your phone to sample pixels with the magnifier bubble.
How do I avoid JPEG compression noise when sampling?
Use the Averaging toggle above the canvas to select 3x3 Avg or 5x5 Avg to smooth out compression artifacts.