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Color Palette Swap

Converts an image to line art, then colors it using a second image as a palette.

Original Image

The image to transform

Color Palette

The color reference

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Result

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Why creators love the Color Palette Swap effect

Built-in guardrails keep each render consistent, polished, and easy to hand off to teammates.

Two-step creative control

Review the line art before coloring so you can tweak structure prior to applying palette magic.

Palette-fidelity coloring

Transfers color relationships-including highlights and shadows-from your inspiration image.

Consistent brand storytelling

Apply the same palette across multiple characters or scenes to unify campaign visuals.

Where the Color Palette Swap effect shines

Swap manual mockups for automated iterations and keep clients in the loop with links or downloads.

Brand recolors

See how mascots or packaging look when repainted with seasonal palette updates.

Concept art alignment

Match environment moodboards to character line art for cohesive world-building decks.

Color scripting

Experiment with lighting scenarios by swapping palette references for each scene.

How to use our Color Palette Swap effect

Follow these steps—the effect is preset, so you can stay prompt-free while Nano AI handles the styling.

  1. 1

    Upload inputs

    Upload your main image along with any supporting references that should influence pose, palette, or layout.

  2. 2

    Adjust effect controls

    Follow the guided controls for each stage, confirming built-in presets rather than writing any prompts.

  3. 3

    Generate and export

    Run the remaining guided steps, review the previews, and export when you are happy with the result.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers to common setup and output questions so you can focus on creating.

Can I skip the coloring step?

Yes. Download the line art after step one if you need to paint manually.

How accurate is the palette transfer?

It captures dominant hues and lighting direction while maintaining enough contrast for readability.

What file types work best?

Upload high-resolution JPG or PNG files for both the base and palette references to avoid banding.

Repaint scenes with curated palettes

Sync color stories across your project by referencing a single mood-driving image.

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