Show YUV Colors of Image
Quickly show and extract the Y, U, and V channels of the YUV color scheme. Professional extraction for video processing and color analysis.
Drag & Drop Images Here
Supports PNG, JPG, WEBP and more. Multiple files allowed.
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Loaded Images
Original Image
Y Channel Result
Channel Description
Extracts the Y channel. Represents the luma (brightness) component of the image.
Settings
To Grayscale
View channel as gray values
No login required for first 1000 images. Should be enough for you. If not, contact me and I'll add more for free.
Extract YUV in 3 Steps
Professional color analysis made simple
1. Upload Images
Drag and drop your images into the tool. We support multiple files for batch processing.
2. Select YUV Channel
Choose between Y (Luma), U, or V (Chroma) channels. Toggle grayscale mode for better visualization.
3. Instant Export
Download the extracted channels individually or all at once as a ZIP file.
Why Extract YUV Channels?
YUV is a color space used in video standard and image processing to separate brightness (Luma) from color information (Chroma).
Video Standards Compliance
Our tool uses the BT.601 standard for YUV conversion, ensuring compatibility with most video processing workflows and standards.
Precision Analysis
Analyze brightness and color distribution separately for better compression and quality control.
Batch Processing
Process entire sets of frames or images instantly. Export everything as a structured ZIP file.
Privacy First Extraction
All color channel calculations happen locally in your browser. Your images never leave your computer, ensuring 100% privacy.
How to Extract YUV Channels
Select Your Standard
Our tool uses the common BT.601 standard for YUV conversion (digital SD video).
Upload Images
Drop your image files or use the browse button. You can add multiple images at once.
Choose Channels
Switch between Y (Luma), U, and V (Chroma) buttons to see the extraction in real-time.
Toggle Grayscale
Use the "To Grayscale" switch to see the exact intensity of the color difference channels.
Batch Download
Download single results or use the "All (ZIP)" button for your entire batch.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is YUV color space?
YUV is a color encoding system typically used as part of a color image pipeline. It encodes a color image or video taking human perception into account, allowing reduced bandwidth for chrominance components.
Which YUV standard is used here?
This tool implements the ITU-R BT.601 standard for conversion between RGB and YUV, which is common for standard-definition digital video.
Is my data safe?
Yes, absolutely. All processing is done client-side in your browser. We never upload your images to any server.
What are Y, U, and V?
Y stands for luma (brightness), while U and V are the chrominance (color) components. U represents blue-difference (B-Y) and V represents red-difference (R-Y).