Built-in filters
Color Key
Color removal for graphics and windows.
Before you start
Select the intended collection or item before changing its settings.
Where to find it
Source right-click > Filters > Add Filter.
Use it
- Open the selected input/source Filters.
- Choose the appropriate Add action.
- Select Color Key.
- Adjust the settings below.
- Compare enabled and bypassed results.
- Close the filter editor when finished.
Controls and additional tasks
Filter order changes the combined result. Bypass keeps settings without applying the effect; Delete removes it. Reset restores defaults.
Effect settings
| Setting | Use and limits |
|---|---|
| Key Color Type | Set key color type for this effect. Default: green; Choices: Green, Blue, Red, Magenta, Custom. |
| Key Color | Set key color for this effect. Default: #FF00FF00. |
| Similarity | Set similarity for this effect. Default: 80; Range: 1.0–1000.0. |
| Smoothness | Set smoothness for this effect. Default: 50; Range: 1.0–1000.0. |
| Opacity | Transparency: lower values reveal content behind the item. Default: 1; Range: 0.0–1.0. |
| Contrast | Adjust the contrast of the result. Default: 0; Range: -4.0–4.0. |
| Brightness | Adjust the brightness of the result. Default: 0; Range: -1.0–1.0. |
| Gamma | Adjust the gamma of the result. Default: 0; Range: -1.0–1.0. |
If something is wrong
If the result is unexpected, bypass the filter and then enable it with defaults.
Stop or remove
Bypass the effect to retain settings. Select it and choose Delete to remove it.
Related pages
Visual source filters · Keyboard shortcuts · Menu reference · Manual contents