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.”
Individual license, for productions with budgets up to $5 million USD. Studios and larger productions: see Studio licensing.
COMPLETE THE WORKFLOW
Test it in your own project before you buy.
The easiest method to create split-tone looks, period.
New to DCTLs? See our complete guide to DCTLs in DaVinci Resolve.
Basic or Pro
Choose by the work you do
I built Split/Tone™ because every split tone I pushed through the log wheels leaked into the neutrals, and curves are finicky. You choose where it takes hold in the saturated colors while background walls, sheets and cycs stay neutral and the split reads like it was in the negative instead of something done in the DI.
Shadows and highlights get their own amount, repeatable shot to shot, so it lands exactly where you want it, barely there or as far as the shot will take.
Pick your edition below, or run the free demo on your own footage first.
Choose Basic when
You want a split tone you set by eye as a shadow and highlight tint, and one
plug-in covers it. RGB Basic is that tool.
Choose Pro when
You need to pick the exact hue the split lands on, or shape where it lands across five zones. Pro adds the Hue modes and the Bezier precision controls.
Choose your version.
See why 91% of artists choose the Pro version.
What's included
- 1 Custom DCTLe Plug-in — Split/Tone RGB Basic
- 1 Alternate "No Icon" DCTLe — for control surface users
- 1 PowerGrade DRX File — workflow-ready node structure
- User Guide PDF — setup and usage documentation
- Lifetime License — one-time purchase, no subscriptions
- Free Updates — ongoing refinements to existing tools
- Bezier Curve Precision Controls — precision control across 5 zones
- Hue-Based Split-Tone Modes — precise hue selection for targeted tinting
- 3 Additional Advanced DCTLe Plug-ins — RGB Advanced, Hue Basic, Hue Advanced
Included DCTL Plugins
1 plugin — S-Curve split-tone control
RGB Mode — S-Curve
- Split/Tone RGB™ Basic.dctle
Fast, efficient tinting of two regions of the curve: highlights and shadows.
Pro Only
- Split/Tone RGB™ Advanced.dctle
- Split/Tone Hue™ Basic.dctle
- Split/Tone Hue™ Advanced.dctle
One-time purchase. No subscriptions.
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
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.
One-time purchase. No subscriptions.
Example of Split/Tone™

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Split/Tone Applied

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Split/Tone Applied

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Split/Tone Applied
Four separate DCTLs. Four nodes.
RGB model, the core three-way split.
RGB Advanced. Per-zone range and falloff. (Pro)
Hue model, tint by hue.
Hue Advanced. Finer hue and zone control. (Pro)
Split/Tone™
Split-Toning in Two Color Models
Split/Tone™ is a split-toning DCTL for DaVinci Resolve. It separates the image into shadows, midtones and highlights and lets you tint each range on its own, so you can warm the highlights and cool the shadows without pulling the whole grade off balance.
It works two ways. The RGB model tints by color channel. The Hue model tints by hue, which holds skin and sky where you want them while the rest of the frame shifts. Basic covers the core split. Pro adds the Advanced controls in each model for finer zone and falloff work. Both run in DaVinci Wide Gamut Intermediate and use the same Transfer Function list as the rest of the PixelTools line.
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.
I am buying for a facility or a production over $5 million. Is this the right license?
The price on this page is the Individual license: one colorist, your own machines, productions with budgets up to $5 million USD. Facilities, teams, and bigger productions need Studio seats: the same grading features, with PO invoicing, priority support, and offline activation today, plus floating seat management delivered within 12 months of purchase. See Studio licensing.
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