Cut template creation time by 50% and produce 4 more branded assets per week.
~2 hrs
Saved / wk
Medium
Setup
No AI
AI
Create two-tone brand photos in Duotone, then upload them into Canva as background images for your marketing templates. This gives you a consistent visual style across flyers, social posts, and presentations without starting from scratch each time.
~2 hrs
Saved / Week
Some setup required
Setup Complexity
No AI involved
AI Status
Step 1: In Duotone, pick photos that match your upcoming campaign theme using Unsplash search
Step 2: Apply your two brand hex codes and download each image
Step 3: Open Canva and create a new design at your target size (social post, flyer, etc.)
Step 4: Upload the Duotone images to Canva using the 'Uploads' tab
Step 5: Set the uploaded image as the background and add your text and logo on top
Step 6: Save the design as a Canva template so your team can reuse it for future campaigns
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See PlansDuotone converts any photo into a two-tone color image matching your brand palette. Upload a photo or search Unsplash, pick two hex codes, and the tool maps highlights and shadows instantly. No sign-up required. Completely free.
Canva is an all-in-one design platform that makes it easy for anyone to create professional-looking graphics, presentations, social media posts, videos, and print materials. You do not need design experience — just drag, drop, and customize from millions of templates. Its AI-powered Magic Studio tools can generate images, write copy, resize designs, and edit photos in seconds. The platform offers 3.6 million+ templates, a Brand Kit to keep your colors and fonts consistent, a built-in social media scheduler, and real-time collaboration for teams. The free tier includes 1.6 million+ templates, basic AI access, and 5GB storage. Pro is $120/year per person.
