Image to Design Tokens
Image to Design Tokens is a privacy-focused tool for designers and developers who need to extract color palettes from images and generate design system tokens.
Use with caution
Image to Design Tokens works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Image to Design Tokens stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| accessibility | >100 |
| color palette | >100 |
| design system | >100 |
| design tokens | #33 |
| wcag | >100 |
About Image to Design Tokens
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
Image to Design Tokens is a privacy-focused tool for designers and developers who need to extract color palettes from images and generate design system tokens.
Key Features
- Browser-Only Processing – Images are processed locally in the browser using the Canvas API and are never uploaded to a server.
- Light and Dark Mode Tokens – Generates design tokens for both light and dark modes with contrast ratio indicators.
- Color Extraction – Uses the median cut algorithm with a bias toward preserving saturated accent colors.
- Live Preview – Preview how generated tokens appear in a sample user interface before exporting.
- Contrast Checking – Displays WCAG contrast ratio calculations to help evaluate accessibility.
- Export – Copy generated CSS custom properties to the clipboard.
- Save Palettes – Store up to 5 palettes locally using browser localStorage.
How It Works
- Upload or drag-and-drop an image (such as a screenshot, logo, or visual reference)
- The tool extracts dominant colors using the median cut algorithm
- Design tokens are generated for both light and dark modes
- Review contrast ratio indicators and preview the tokens
- Copy the generated CSS custom properties
Generated Tokens
- Background (bg)
- Surface
- Border
- Text
- Heading
- Muted Text
- Primary (accent or brand color)
- On Primary (text displayed on the primary color)
Additional Information
This plugin can be used alongside other tools. For example, Promptless WP can consume exported design tokens as part of a broader page layout workflow.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to
/wp-content/plugins/image-to-design-tokens/ - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress
- Navigate to Tools > Design Tokens to use the tool
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin upload my images to a server?
No. All image processing happens entirely in your browser using the HTML5 Canvas API. Images are never uploaded to any server.
What image formats are supported?
JPEG, PNG, and WebP images are supported.
How does the color extraction work?
The plugin uses the median cut algorithm to quantize colors, with adjustments to help preserve saturated colors even when they occupy a small area of the image.
What do the contrast indicators mean?
The plugin calculates contrast ratios based on WCAG guidelines: PASS – Indicates the contrast ratio meets WCAG AA contrast recommendations (4.5:1 for normal text) MEETS MINIMUM – Indicates the contrast ratio is at the minimum WCAG AA threshold FAIL – Indicates the contrast ratio is below WCAG AA contrast recommendations These indicators are provided as a reference tool only. Final accessibility compliance depends on how colors are implemented in a specific design or context.
Can I lock a specific primary color?
Yes. Click any swatch in the extracted palette to lock it as the primary color. Click it again to unlock.
Where are saved palettes stored?
Saved palettes are stored in your browser’s localStorage. They persist between sessions but are not synced across devices or browsers. Clearing browser data or localStorage will remove any saved palettes.
Does this plugin require an account?
No. The plugin works entirely standalone and does not require an account, registration, or login.
Does this plugin track users or collect data?
No. The plugin does not track users, collect analytics, or transmit data externally. All processing happens locally in the browser.
Changelog
Maintenance release confirming WordPress 7.0 compatibility. No functional changes.
1.0.1
- Confirmed compatibility with WordPress 7.0
- No functional changes
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Browser-only image color extraction
- Light and dark mode token generation
- Contrast ratio indicators
- CSS custom properties export
- Local palette storage (up to 5)
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FAQ
Image to Design Tokens: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 15, 2026
Is Image to Design Tokens free?
Yes. Image to Design Tokens is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Image to Design Tokens safe to use in 2026?
Image to Design Tokens works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Image to Design Tokens?
Image to Design Tokens is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 753 times since it launched in January 2026. It was downloaded 78 times in the last 30 days.
Does Image to Design Tokens work with WordPress 7.1?
Image to Design Tokens is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Image to Design Tokens need?
Image to Design Tokens requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Image to Design Tokens last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on July 8, 2026 (3 months ago).
Who makes Image to Design Tokens?
Image to Design Tokens is developed and maintained by BreonWilliams.
What are the best alternatives to Image to Design Tokens?
The most popular alternatives to Image to Design Tokens are Web Accessibility (formally… (500K+ installs), Auto Image Attributes From… (100K+ installs) and Accessibility by UserWay (80K+ installs).
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