Split a PNG into HSV Channels
Convert an image into its HSV components — Hue, Saturation, and Value (brightness) — each as a grayscale PNG. HSV (also called HSB) is the model most colour pickers use. Drop a file and download the three channels as a ZIP, all processed in your browser.
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Multiple files allowed · one ZIP per image
What each channel is
- Hue — the base colour around the wheel (0–360°), scaled to gray.
- Saturation — colour purity; white = vivid, black = gray.
- Value — brightness of the brightest component; white = bright, black = dark.
HSV vs. HSL
HSV's Value is the maximum of R, G, B, so a fully-saturated bright colour has Value = 1. HSL's Lightness instead treats pure colours as mid-gray (0.5). If you're matching a colour picker's numbers, HSV is usually the one it reports.
FAQ
Is HSB the same as HSV?
Yes — HSB (Hue, Saturation, Brightness) and HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) are two names for the same model.
Which channel is a good grayscale?
The Value channel is a bright, punchy grayscale. For a perceptually-weighted black-and-white instead, use Grayscale.