Convert complex photos into simple value studies instantly. See the big shapes, ignore the details, and master your composition.
Upload your reference photo now to instantly posterize it into simple tonal values. No signup required.
Launch Image SimplifierAn image simplifier is a digital tool designed to help artists see past the "noise" of a photograph. By reducing a photo to a limited number of colors or values (a process called posterization), it reveals the underlying abstract structure of the image.
Why does this matter? Because painting every single detail often leads to stiff, overworked art. Professional artists simplify their subjects into "big shapes" of light and shadow first. This tool automates that visualization step, acting as a digital "squinting" filter.
Reduce your image to 2, 3, or 4 levels to create Notan studies, or up to 16 for detailed value mapping.
Instantly convert to grayscale to judge tonal values accurately without color distracting you.
Your photos never leave your device. All processing happens locally in your browser for 100% privacy.
Common questions about using the image simplifier for art.