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Image Kodachrome 64 Filter Effect Tool

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You can edit the below JavaScript code to customize the image tool.
function processImage(originalImg) {
    const canvas = document.createElement('canvas');
    const ctx = canvas.getContext('2d');

    const imgWidth = originalImg.naturalWidth;
    const imgHeight = originalImg.naturalHeight;

    if (imgWidth === 0 || imgHeight === 0) {
        // Handle cases where image dimensions might be 0 (e.g., image not fully loaded or invalid)
        console.warn("Image Kodachrome 64 Filter: Original image has zero width or height. Returning a 1x1 canvas.");
        canvas.width = 1;
        canvas.height = 1;
        // Optionally fill with a color or leave transparent
        // ctx.fillStyle = 'rgba(255,0,0,0.2)'; // Example: semi-transparent red for error
        // ctx.fillRect(0,0,1,1);
        return canvas;
    }

    canvas.width = imgWidth;
    canvas.height = imgHeight;

    ctx.drawImage(originalImg, 0, 0, imgWidth, imgHeight);

    const imageData = ctx.getImageData(0, 0, imgWidth, imgHeight);
    const data = imageData.data;

    // Kodachrome 64 simulation constants (approximated and adjustable)
    // These values are chosen to emulate the characteristic look of Kodachrome 64 film.
    
    // Contrast factor: Kodachrome was known for good contrast.
    const contrastFactor = 1.18; // Range: 1.0 (no change) to ~1.5

    // Warmth boost: Kodachrome often has a subtle warm cast.
    const warmRedBoost = 8;     // Added to red channel
    const warmGreenBoost = 4;   // Added to green channel (contributes to yellow warmth)

    // Channel-specific coefficients for Kodachrome color signature.
    // These are simplified matrix-like operations on RGB channels.
    // r_coeff = [r_from_r, r_from_g, r_from_b]
    // g_coeff = [g_from_r, g_from_g, g_from_b]
    // b_coeff = [b_from_r, b_from_g, b_from_b]
    const rCoeff = [1.15,  0.08, -0.08]; // Boosts red, adds bit of G (yellowish), reduces B influence
    const gCoeff = [0.10,  0.90, -0.05]; // Adds bit of R (warmth), slightly tones down G, reduces B influence
    const bCoeff = [-0.05, 0.10,  1.10]; // Reduces R influence (less magenta), adds bit of G (cyan-ish), boosts B

    for (let i = 0; i < data.length; i += 4) {
        let r = data[i];
        let g = data[i + 1];
        let b = data[i + 2];

        // 1. Apply Kodachrome-like color transformation
        let tr = r * rCoeff[0] + g * rCoeff[1] + b * rCoeff[2];
        let tg = r * gCoeff[0] + g * gCoeff[1] + b * gCoeff[2];
        let tb = r * bCoeff[0] + g * bCoeff[1] + b * bCoeff[2];

        // Intermediate values (tr, tg, tb) can be outside [0, 255] at this point.

        // 2. Apply Contrast
        // The formula maps [0, 255] to [-0.5, 0.5], scales, then maps back.
        // Mid-gray (127.5) remains largely unchanged by contrast.
        tr = (((tr / 255) - 0.5) * contrastFactor + 0.5) * 255;
        tg = (((tg / 255) - 0.5) * contrastFactor + 0.5) * 255;
        tb = (((tb / 255) - 0.5) * contrastFactor + 0.5) * 255;
        
        // 3. Add subtle overall warmth
        tr += warmRedBoost;
        tg += warmGreenBoost;
        // Blue channel is often kept strong or slightly cool in Kodachrome,
        // so no direct warmth subtracted from it. The red/green boost provides overall warmth.

        // 4. Clamp final values to the valid [0, 255] range
        data[i]     = Math.max(0, Math.min(255, tr));
        data[i + 1] = Math.max(0, Math.min(255, tg));
        data[i + 2] = Math.max(0, Math.min(255, tb));
        // Alpha channel (data[i + 3]) remains unchanged.
    }

    ctx.putImageData(imageData, 0, 0);
    return canvas;
}

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Description

The Image Kodachrome 64 Filter Effect Tool allows you to enhance your images with a vintage film-like appearance reminiscent of Kodachrome 64 film. This tool adjusts the colors and contrast of your images to create warm and vibrant tones, mimicking the iconic look of classic photography. Users can apply this filter to personalize photos for artistic projects, social media sharing, or to achieve a nostalgic aesthetic. It is suitable for photographers, designers, and anyone looking to give their images a unique and retro characteristic.

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