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Selective Color Photo FX

Keep one color alive and turn the rest black and white — color splash effects, fully offline on Mac

macOSCreative & Effects$4.99v1.0

Selective Color Photo FX keeps any color you choose alive while converting the rest of the photo to black and white. Target a hue with the interactive hue wheel or click directly on the image with the eyedropper, then use range width and feathering controls to shape the color-to-monochrome transition exactly the way you want.

On-device · No account · No tracking
Hue wheel and eyedropperTarget any hue on the interactive wheel, or click directly on the image to pick the color you want to keep
Range width and featheringShape the color-to-monochrome transition exactly the way you want with dedicated controls
Five photographic presetsStart fast with Red Pop, Sunset Only, Sky Focus, Green Nature, or Skin Tones

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What it does

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

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Hue wheel and eyedropper

Target any hue on the interactive wheel, or click directly on the image to pick the color you want to keep.

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Range width and feathering

Shape the color-to-monochrome transition exactly the way you want with dedicated controls.

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Five photographic presets

Start fast with Red Pop, Sunset Only, Sky Focus, Green Nature, or Skin Tones — or dial in any hue from 0 to 360 degrees.

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Creative color controls

Boost the saturation of your preserved color, shift its hue, or blend the effect with the original using opacity.

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Six monochrome tones

Set the mood of the black-and-white regions: Gray, Sepia, Cool Blue, Warm Brown, Silver Gelatin, or Green Tint.

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Three compare views

Preview the full result, reveal the original beneath the effect, or drag a split-view divider between before and after.

Why BraveCL

Built the BraveCL way.

Buy once, keep forever

$4.99 one time. No subscription, no renewal, no paywalled features — yours permanently.

Fully on-device

All processing happens on your device. Your files never leave it.

No account required

Download and use immediately. No sign-up, no email, no data collected.

Free updates included

All future updates are included. No upgrade fees, ever.

How it works

  1. 01
    Open your photo

    Load an image and pick a preset, or target a hue with the wheel or eyedropper.

  2. 02
    Shape the effect

    Adjust range width, feathering, saturation, hue shift, monochrome tone, and opacity until it looks right.

  3. 03
    Compare and export

    Check the split view, then export to JPEG, PNG, or HEIF, or share directly via the system share sheet.

Where Selective Color Photo FX runs

macOS
Available
  • Version 1.0
  • Requires macOS 14.0 or later
  • One-time purchase, $4.99
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Frequently asked questions

Is this a subscription?
No. Selective Color Photo FX is a one-time purchase ($4.99). All features and updates are included with no recurring fees.
Does it use the cloud?
No. All processing runs locally on your Mac — no account, no subscription, and no internet connection required.
What export formats are supported?
JPEG, PNG, and HEIF. JPEG and HEIF support quality adjustment, and you can share directly to other apps via the share sheet.
Can I tint the black-and-white areas?
Yes. Choose from six monochrome tone presets — Gray, Sepia, Cool Blue, Warm Brown, Silver Gelatin, or Green Tint — each with adjustable intensity.
Can I keep a custom color instead of a preset?
Yes. Dial in any custom hue from 0 to 360 degrees, or click the exact color in your image with the eyedropper.

System requirements

Minimum OS (macOS)
macOS 14.0+
Download size
6 MB
Languages
8 languages
Purchase model
One-time purchase
In-app purchases
None
Account required
None
What's new · v1.0
• Feathering and Color Boost controls for precise, smooth hue transitions • Hue Shift — rotate the preserved color for creative results • Reveal and Split comparison modes with draggable dividers • Six B&W tone presets (Gray, Sepia, Cool Blue, Warm Brown, Silver Gelatin, Green Tint) • HEIF export with adjustable quality alongside JPEG and PNG

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