PhixitInvert the colors of an image
Inverting turns black to white, blue to orange and every color into its opposite. Use it for a striking negative effect, or to view a scanned film negative as a positive.
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How to invert the colors of an image
- Choose or drop an image. It opens already inverted.
- Set Style amount to blend between the original and the negative.
- For a scanned color negative, pick a gray point to remove the orange cast. Save from Export.
Good to know
- Black and white negatives come out clean straight away.
- Color negatives have an orange base; the gray-point picker under Color neutralises it.
- Inverting a dark-mode screenshot gives a light version, though colors such as links change too.
Questions
Can I convert film negatives to positives?
Yes. Scan or photograph the negative on a light source, open it here, and fine-tune the color afterwards.
Why does my inverted negative look orange or blue?
Color film has an orange base layer. Correct it with the gray-point picker or the Temperature slider.
Can I invert only part of an image?
No, the style applies to the whole photo.
Related tools
- ThresholdTurn a photo, scan or signature into pure black and white with no grays, with an adjustable cut-off.
- Black and whiteTurn color photos into rich black and white with one click, then fine-tune contrast, grain and tone.
- Fix white balanceRemove yellow, orange or blue casts in one click by picking something that should be gray, or fine-tune temperature and tint.
- Duotone effectMap a photo to two colors of your choice, from bold poster palettes to subtle tinted prints.