The Gradient Map feature lets you remap the colors of an image to a gradient of your choice.
You can easily create entirely new color schemes that are different from the original tones.
*To use gradient maps, you need to subscribe to Pastela Plus or pixiv Premium.
To learn how to subscribe, see:
Pastela Plus: Where can I sign up for Pastela Plus?
pixiv Premium: https://www.pixiv.net/premium
Apply a gradient map
About control points
Move a control point
Add a control point
Delete a control point
Change a control point’s color
Change a control point’s opacity
Change a control point’s interpolation type
Reverse the gradient
Save to My Gradients
Use a preset
Apply a gradient map
You can apply a gradient map by following these steps.
- Select the layer you want to apply the gradient map to.
*You cannot apply gradient maps to folders or empty layers. - From the top bar, tap
> Filters > Gradient Map.
- Adjust the gradient colors to your liking, then tap Apply.
- The gradient map is now applied to the selected layer.
About control points
The small squares along the gradient bar are called control points.
Move a control point
Drag a control point to change the position of its color on the gradient.
Add a control point
Tap between two control points, or tap the icon to add a new point.
Delete a control point
Tap the icon next to the color you want to remove.
Change a control point's color
Tap the color you want to change, then adjust it using the color wheel or numerical values.
Change a control point's opacity
Tap the icon next to the control point's color to adjust its opacity.
Change a control point’s interpolation type
Tap the icon next to the color to switch how colors blend between points.
You can choose from four types: Flat, Smoothstep (100), Smoothstep (50), and Linear.
Reverse the gradient
Tap the icon in the top-right corner to invert the gradient's colors.
Save to My Gradients
Tap the icon in the top-right corner to invert to save your current gradient.
When saving a gradient, you'll be prompted to give it a name.
Saved gradients can be accessed from My Gradients via the icon in the top-left menu.
You can long-press a saved gradient to rename or delete it.
You can also use My Gradients with the Gradient tool.
Use a preset
Several presets are available by default.
Tap the icon in the top-left menu > Presets to apply one. *Presets cannot be renamed, deleted, or edited.