Colour is one of the main reasons customers return products. If a jumper looks navy on your site and arrives royal blue, the buyer feels misled, even if the product is perfect. Colour correction fixes the white balance, exposure and colour casts that cameras and lighting introduce, so the image matches the real item.
We also handle the creative side: matching a set of images shot on different days, changing a product to show a colour variant, or giving a whole collection a consistent tone.
For the most accurate result, send a physical colour reference with your images, such as a photo of the item next to a grey card or colour checker, or a reference shot you know is correct.
What our colour correction service includes
- White balance and colour cast correction
- Exposure, contrast and brightness balancing
- Colour matching to a physical sample or reference
- Colour variant creation (one shot, many colours)
- Consistent tone across a full shoot
- Skin tone correction for people
- Saturation and vibrance control
- sRGB output for web, CMYK on request
Before and after
Drag the slider to compare an unedited photo with the finished result. These are real photos edited by hand, not mock-ups.
Before After Who it is for
Fashion and textiles
Fabrics are notoriously hard to photograph. We match the real shade so returns go down.
Product variants
Shoot one item and we create the other colourways, saving studio time.
Mixed lighting shoots
Images shot under different bulbs or daylight get balanced into one consistent set.
Real estate and interiors
Warm tungsten and cool daylight are balanced so rooms look natural.
Brand campaigns
A consistent colour grade keeps campaign images on brand.
How we make sure it looks right
We correct on calibrated monitors and check values, not just our eyes. Neutral greys should measure neutral, whites should be clean but not blown out, and blacks should keep detail.
When we create colour variants, we preserve shadows, highlights and fabric texture so the new colour looks photographed, not painted. If you give us the exact brand colour (Pantone, HEX or a sample photo) we match to it.
How it works
- Upload with references. Send images and any colour reference or brand codes.
- Agree the target. We confirm the look and quote before paid work.
- Correct and match. Editors adjust white balance, tone and colour with adjustment layers.
- Compare. We compare the whole set side by side for consistency.
- Deliver. Files in sRGB for web, or the colour profile you need.
Turnaround and file formats
Delivery time depends on the number of images and how complex they are, so we confirm a firm deadline with every quote rather than promising a one-size-fits-all number. Rush delivery is available for many jobs; just ask when you send your files.
We accept JPG, PNG, TIFF, PSD, HEIC, WebP and most camera RAW formats (CR2, CR3, NEF, ARW, RAF, DNG). You choose the output: high-quality JPG, transparent PNG, layered PSD, TIFF or WebP, in sRGB for web or another colour profile for print. We keep your file names and folder structure so the edited files drop straight back into your workflow.
Preparing your files
- Send the largest, sharpest version you have. We can always size down, but we cannot add detail that is not there.
- Tell us where the images will be used (Amazon, your own store, print, social) so we export the right size.
- Include one finished example or a reference image if you have a particular style in mind.
- Share large batches by Google Drive, Dropbox, WeTransfer or a similar link.
Why hand editing still matters
Automatic tools are fast, and for some jobs they are good enough. The trouble is that they make the same small mistakes again and again: soft edges where there should be crisp ones, missing gaps, colour fringes, and details that quietly disappear. On a thumbnail you might not notice. On a zoomed product page, a printed catalogue or a large banner, customers do. Our colour correction work is done by trained editors who look at every edge and every surface, and who can make judgement calls a tool cannot, such as what belongs to the product and what is just a reflection or a speck of dust.
Our quality checklist
- Every image is checked at 100% zoom, not just as a thumbnail.
- Edges are reviewed on contrasting backgrounds to catch halos and stray pixels.
- Colour is compared with the original so the product stays true to life.
- Sizing, margins and naming follow the brief for the whole batch.
- A second editor signs off each file before delivery.
Large and recurring orders
If you have a big catalogue or a regular flow of new products, we set up a short style guide with you on the first order covering background, margins, shadows, file size and naming. Every later batch follows it, whichever editor works on it, so your images stay consistent month after month. Regular clients also get volume pricing and a predictable delivery schedule agreed in advance, which makes it easier to plan product launches and seasonal drops.
Pricing
Every image is different, so we price colour correction by complexity and volume. Send a few samples and we will reply with a clear per-image quote before you commit to anything. See our pricing page for how quotes work.
Frequently asked questions
Can you match the exact colour of my product?
We match to the reference you supply. A colour checker or a physical-sample photo gives the most accurate result.
Can you create a colour variant from one photo?
Yes. Send the target colour as a HEX, Pantone code or sample photo.
Will you fix photos taken under mixed light?
Yes, we balance mixed lighting, though very strong casts may need local corrections.
Which colour profile do you deliver?
sRGB for web by default. Adobe RGB or CMYK on request.
Do you correct skin tones?
Yes, with care to keep them natural.
Can I try the service before paying?
Yes. Send a few images through our free trial and judge the quality yourself, with no card needed.
Are my images kept private?
Yes. Your files are used only to complete your order and are not shared or used in our portfolio without your written permission.
Try our colour correction service free
Send us a few images and we will edit them at no cost, so you can see the quality before placing an order.
Related services: Photo Retouching Service, Product Photo Editing, Ghost Mannequin Service.
