Most designers assume that changing the colors of a raster photo or flat graphic requires hopping over to Adobe Photoshop. However, Adobe Illustrator features built-in color manipulation tools that let you tint, shift hues, or completely convert placed images into stylish monochromatic palettes without ever needing to run Image Trace or expand them into vector paths.
Watch the full video tutorial below to see how it works in real time:
In this tutorial, you'll learn two straightforward, non-destructive workflows. The first method uses Illustrator’s Convert to Grayscale command paired with the Swatches panel to map any color of your choice across the light and dark values of your image. The second technique takes advantage of the Adjust Color Balance dialog, which allows you to slide RGB or CMYK percentages back and forth to tweak warmth, cool down tones, or create striking color shifts.
Working with transparent PNGs or finding that your color swatches are grayed out? Linked files and transparent backgrounds require a few extra configuration steps in your document color settings.
👉 Need the step-by-step written tutorial? Read the full guide with high-resolution screenshots and the complete PNG troubleshooting walkthrough here:
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Change Image Colors in Illustrator on CreativeAlys.com
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