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Split/Tone™ DCTL Plug-In – Pro Version

“Split/Tone has significantly enhanced my grading workflow. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools that simplify and expedite the grading process.”
— Michael Sexton, verified buyer
Used on productions for Disney+, Apple TV+ & Netflix
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Version: Pro

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The easiest method to create split-tone looks, period

      New to DCTLs? See our complete guide to DCTLs in DaVinci Resolve.

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      Compatible with

      Color Managed Workflows

      Split/Tone™ seamlessly integrate with Resolve Color Management (DaVinci Intermediate) and ACES workflows, ensuring accurate and consistent color management throughout your entire post-production pipeline.

      Work Faster Using

      Blackmagic Control Surfaces

      Split/Tone™ integrates seamlessly with Blackmagic Mini and Advanced Control Surfaces, enabling quick adjustments without disrupting your current grading workflow or established muscle memory.

      Why Not Just Use Curves, Log Wheels, or OFX Plug-Ins?

      Choose your version.

      See why 91% of artists choose the Pro version.

      What's included

      • 4 Custom DCTLe Plug-ins — RGB Basic, RGB Advanced, Hue Basic, Hue Advanced
      • 4 Alternate "No Icon" DCTLe Files — for control surface users
      • 4 PowerGrade DRX Files — workflow-ready node structures
      • User Guide PDF — setup and usage documentation
      • Lifetime License — one-time purchase, no subscriptions
      • Free Updates — new tools and refinements included for life
      • S-Curve and Bezier Curve Modes — fast tinting and precision control
      • RGB and Hue-Based Split-Tone Modes — full creative flexibility

      Included DCTL Plugins

      4 plugins — S-Curve and Bezier precision across RGB and Hue modes

      Included Also in Basic

      RGB Mode — S-Curve

      • Split/Tone RGB™ Basic.dctle Basic

      Fast, efficient tinting of two regions of the curve: highlights and shadows.

      RGB Mode — Bezier

      • Split/Tone RGB™ Advanced.dctle

      Greater precision with additional controls for fine-tuning throughout the dynamic range.

      Hue Mode — S-Curve

      • Split/Tone Hue™ Basic.dctle

      Precise hue selection for targeted split-tone tinting of highlights and shadows.

      Hue Mode — Bezier

      • Split/Tone Hue™ Advanced.dctle

      Full hue control with Bezier precision across the entire dynamic range.

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      Our customers tell it better than we do!

      Excellent

      4.8

      / 5

      based on 69 reviews

      Useful for creating LUTs

      Useful for creating LUTs (look-up tables), I particularly appreciate the HUE Advanced version for its comprehensive yet intuitive design. Useful for creating LUTs (look-up tables), I particularly appreciate the HUE Advanced version for its comprehensive yet intuitive design. Useful for creating LUTs (look-up tables), I particularly appreciate the HUE Advanced version for its comprehensive yet intuitive design.

      Way Easier than Curves

      This DCTL gives me everything I need to create beautiful split tone looks. Selecting a hue and strength is much more straightforward than adjusting RGB curves. The saturation mask is my favorite feature - I often have clients request that whites and blacks remain untinted, and the sat mask slider allows me to achieve those nice film look without overdoing it. Highly recommend! This DCTL gives me everything I need to create beautiful split tone looks. Selecting a hue and strength is much... This DCTL gives me everything I need to create beautiful split tone looks. Selecting a hue and strength is much more straightforward than adjusting RGB curves. The saturation mask is my favorite feature - I often have clients request that whites and blacks remain untinted, and the sat mask slider allows me to achieve those nice film look without overdoing it. Highly recommend!

      As good as Contour’s split toning

      Ease of use in look creation is as good as Contour’s split toning, with even more options available if needed. Ease of use in look creation is as good as Contour’s split toning, with even more options available if needed. Ease of use in look creation is as good as Contour’s split toning, with even more options available if needed.

      Instead of fiddling [...], you can focus more on the creative effect

      I like this DCTL a lot. It’s straightforward to use and has a very good user interface. Instead of fiddling with the native DaVinci tools, you can focus more on the creative effect which you are trying to achieve. Highly recommended. I like this DCTL a lot. It’s straightforward to use and has a very good user interface. Instead of fiddling... I like this DCTL a lot. It’s straightforward to use and has a very good user interface. Instead of fiddling with the native DaVinci tools, you can focus more on the creative effect which you are trying to achieve. Highly recommended.

      Gentle to the image

      Very good controls, gentle to the image and makes meaningful adjustments. Very good controls, gentle to the image and makes meaningful adjustments. Very good controls, gentle to the image and makes meaningful adjustments.

      Look Development made easy

      Split/Tone Pro DCTL is a fantastic look development tool that has transformed my video grading process. Its ability to individually split RGB channels gives my projects a cinematic look with ease, making it an indispensable part of my workflow. Split/Tone Pro DCTL is a fantastic look development tool that has transformed my video grading process. Its ability to individually... Split/Tone Pro DCTL is a fantastic look development tool that has transformed my video grading process. Its ability to individually split RGB channels gives my projects a cinematic look with ease, making it an indispensable part of my workflow.

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      See what’s included in each version: 1 DCTL in the Basic version, 4 in the Pro version.

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      Split/Tone In Action

      Used daily by professional colorists — learn more inside.

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      Split/Tone™ DCTL — Frequently Asked Questions

      What is the Split/Tone™ DCTL?

      Split/Tone™ is the most direct way to build split-tone looks in DaVinci Resolve — shaping the color of your highlights and shadows independently with real control, not a one-click preset. It integrates with Resolve Color Management (DaVinci Intermediate) and ACES, and works with Blackmagic Mini and Advanced control surfaces.

      What's the difference between Basic and PRO?

      Basic includes one Split/Tone™ DCTL plug-in, an alternate “No Icon” version and a PowerGrade. PRO is the full set of four DCTLs — SplitTone RGB Basic, RGB Advanced, Hue Basic and Hue Advanced — each with a “No Icon” alternate and its own PowerGrade, so you can split-tone in either RGB or hue space at basic or advanced depth.

      Do I need DaVinci Resolve Studio?

      Yes. Split/Tone™ is a DCTL, and DCTL plug-ins run only in DaVinci Resolve Studio — they aren't supported in the free edition.

      How do I install it?

      Installation is handled by the free PixelTools installer app: download it, run the installer, and Split/Tone™ is placed in the correct Resolve folder automatically.

      Can I try Split/Tone™ before buying?

      Yes. A free Split/Tone™ demo is available to load into your own footage before buying.

      Is it a one-time purchase or a subscription?

      A one-time purchase with free updates — no subscription.

      • 5 stars: 63 (86%)
      • 4 stars: 9 (12%)
      • 3 stars: 1 (1%)
      • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
      • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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      Rodrigo Alvarado
      EXCELENTE!

      Este dctl hace aún más rápida mi coloración, lo que antes tomaba mucho tiempo ahora lo puedo hacer con tan solo unos cuantos clicks!.

      recomendado para quienes buscan hacer la coloración de videos mas rápida profesional.

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      Francisco Froes
      Great tool for look dev

      I use the rgb advanced version as it has more control and I can fine tune the results. Easy to understand and to use, with great results so far. I used the resolve curves, and it lacked the subtle effects that I can easily achieve with this tool. Totally user error, but this tool helps me achieve the results I want faster.

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      Bikash Gurung
      Nice plug-in

      It's undoubtedly the best plug-in I've ever used

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      Vasil Otiuridze
      Really Helpful

      This DCTL is really Helpful, especially with presets, I like harvest preset.

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      Alexander Hernandez
      Love the ease of use

      Highly recommend very useful tools.

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      Chuck Blagmon
      SplitTone DCTL

      I Love this DCTL. Its very intuitive and saves me a bunch of time that I would normally spend using curves to get a similar result.

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      Sheldon
      Simple and Effective

      I've enjoyed the simplicity of the basic version. It's an extremely capable DCTL and it's a definite value-add for my node tree moving forward.

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      Stephen Nugent
      A very intuitive tool

      A very intuitive tool for adding subtle color separation and tonal refinement. It offers excellent control while remaining fast to use, making it easy to enhance mood and depth without overcomplicating the grading process. A valuable addition to any colorist's toolkit.

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      Phúc Anh Nguyễn
      So good

      Split/Tone™ has become one of the most useful DCTLs in my grading workflow. It helps me separate tones and shape color contrast in a much more natural and controlled way compared to using standard Resolve tools alone. The interface is clean, fast, and easy to experiment with creatively.

      What I like most is how quickly I can build a cinematic look without fighting the image. It speeds up my workflow a lot, especially during look development and balancing skin tones against the environment. The results feel organic and filmic rather than overly processed.

      I also appreciate how smoothly it integrates into a professional node tree. It’s one of those tools that quietly becomes essential once you start using it regularly.

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      Abbas

      I just like pixel tools dctl's and monoNodes dctl's

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      Lou PETI-JEAN
      Ce DCTL m’a changé la vie

      Ce DCTL m’a beaucoup aidé pour aller plus rapidement dans mon étalonnage. Il est simple d’utilisation avec énormément de fonctions! Je ne regrette pas mon achat et je le recommande pour tout ceux qui hésite.

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      Mirko Plate
      An absolutely fantastic plugin - Part of my Colorgrading Workflow now!

      I used to struggle to achieve good split toning. Especially with custom curves in DaVinci Resolve, it was always a bit complicated. With this split toning plugin, it's almost child's play to quickly and efficiently reach your goal. The plugin is divided into a basic and an advanced version; the basic version is usually sufficient, but sometimes you want to go into more detail, and the advanced version offers many more options. There are RGB and hue versions, so you're perfectly equipped for split toning and no longer have to deal with custom curves. The DCTL plugin also displays the highlights and the curve, which visually shows you what you're doing. An absolutely fantastic plugin that I wouldn't want to be without. I've integrated it permanently into my color grading workflow.

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      Daisuke Nakashima
      awesome good

      It's ideal for beginners, of course, but it also saves time in commercial settings. We're making effective use of it.

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      Alexandre Entremont
      Beautiful split toning tool

      I wasn’t sure I needed yet another split toning tool (there are already several available in Resolve) but then decided to give the demo a try and I don’t regret it : the results are simply better in terms of colors and you can refine every aspect of the split toning to your liking with ease. Beware that if like me you prefer to work with hues instead of RGB, you’ll have to get the pro version which gives you also much greater control to achieve the perfect split toning.

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      Gabriel Zapata
      Beyond expectations!

      I was not aware the usefulness of such tool. The Split/Tone DCTL Plug-In allows you to make creative decisions in a breeze, facilitating the implementation of key aspects of color correction. Powerful tools to actually fine-tune the subtle tensions between the colors that will live in the high/low light areas of your scenes.

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      MATEUSZ MALINOWSKI
      I'm not convinced yet

      Basic version is a little bit dissapointing.. For now I tried it on 8-bit footage and don't feel any huge advantage above film look creator which is included in Studio version of Resolve.

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      stephen myers
      Love this DCTL

      This is a great DCTL to get that cinematic split-tone effect. I dont always use split-toning but when I do this makes the process so simple. The ease and quickness of using this makes it well worth it. I could do some of this in resolve without the DCTL but being able to bring warm highlights and cooler shadows so quickly makes this worth the money.

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      Nathaniel Lee
      Split Toning Simplified

      The split toning DCTL makes a usually difficult process, much easier. I like the fine controls so that I can really dial in my image.

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      Martin Gros
      Perfect tool

      If you need better and easier split / toning, this is the tool.

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      Vincent Dean
      Remarkable Tool

      The easiest and quickest way to gain complete control over color. There is no limit to what can be accomplished here. Use on every grade.

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      BORIS M.
      Awesome tool.

      Split Tone Pro is one of my favorite DCTL.

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      Marieta Farfarova
      Split/Tone DCTL is my go-to tool for split toning

      Whenever I need to create split toning in look development, I usually rely on Split/Tone DCTL. I find it's much faster compared to the traditional route of drawing my own RGB custom curves and the DCTL has a fantastic integration with my Mini Panel. Additionally, I feel that dialing in the exact hue you wish to introduce and previewing it with the patches is a huge time saver rather than finding the right balance between RGB. Overall, it's a fantastic tool and I would wholeheartedly recommend it.

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      Christopher Hayes
      Best of the Split Tone DCTLs

      Did my due diligence and shopped around. Decided to purchase the pro version as, although I use the basic version for most grades, there are times when I’m designing a look when I need to finesse certain bands like a graphic equaliser and the pro hue or RGB DCTLs are what I’ll reach for. Would love to see some way to shift the scope of each band or pinch the sharpness (again, like a graphic equaliser), but overall this pack was a fantastic investment.

      The overlays such as the curves and patches are indispensable, but I’ve noticed they sometimes come into conflict with other DCTLs or plugins depending on where they are in the node tree. Finally, one minor gripe is that the lines of the curve overlay are just too thick when I’m trying to really understand how much I’m finessing a band.

      Solid four stars. Destined for five in a future update, I’m sure, and it’s still the best of all the split tone DCTLs I’ve found.

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      Vinicius
      excelente produto

      até agora foi uma excelente aquisição, to adorando a interface, é tudo intuitivo, muito fácil de ser fazer, agregou muito na minha colorização, e também facilitou muito!

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      Geoff Smith
      One of the best

      I’ve tried, and bought, many variations on this approach. What is it about split-toning plugins that they’re like the equivalent of analog compressor plugins for Logic or ProTools (or inexpensive vintage 50mm SLR lenses on eBay)? I.e., one can’t have too many! 😂 This is probably my favorite. Everything you need, nothing you don’t. I typically make the same split, or very minor variations, almost every time, so I just saved it as a PowerGrade. Now my personal split-toning is never more than a click away ;). Seriously though, props to Kaur and the PixelTools team for boiling this (arguably) essential function down to its bare, utilitarian necessities and making a true artist’s tool. Gets the job done — fluidly and flawlessly — every time. 👍

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      Pierre S.
      AMAZING!!!!

      Very simple, easy and intuitive tool. First choice over resolve's tools since you can put all your focus on your creative intent rather than toiling your way through the usage the tools. Similar to Contour's split tone module but with more specialized and developed options.

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      Michael Heidmann
      Great results and very quick look creation

      Very straight forward DCTL with stunning results. Easy to use interface, love the curves display. Updated to PRO version quickly to have more control over the curve. This would be much more tedious to do the old fashioned way. This has been a big time saver for me!

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      Will Gehring
      Great Plugin, Full featured and way easier than curves

      This DCTL gives me everything I need to create beautiful split tone looks. It’s much more straightforward to select a hue and strength rather than fussing with RGB curves. The sat mask is my favorite feature. I often have clients ask me not to tint the whites or blacks in an image, and the sat mask slider lets me get those nice film looks without pushing it too far for some images. Highly recommend!

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      Doug Buckser
      Excellent tool for split tones

      I like this DCTL a lot. It’s straightforward to use and has a very good user interface. Instead of fiddling with the native Davinci tools, you can focus more on the creative effect which you are trying to achieve. Highly recommended.

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