Create with Posterize

Breaks smooth gradients into distinct bands of color.

Creative applications

• Flat tonal bands for bold illustrations.

Starting workflow

1. Start with Posterize on an image whose main shapes are easy to recognize.
2. Lower the number of levels to merge nearby shades into larger bands.
3. Start with a well-separated light and dark structure; compressed midtones can collapse into one band.

Key controls

Levels

Lower the number of levels to merge nearby shades into larger bands.

Default: 5 · Range: 2 to 32

Practical tips

• Start with a well-separated light and dark structure; compressed midtones can collapse into one band.