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Add a sepia filter to a photo

Sepia toning gave old photographs their warm brown color. Apply it fully for an antique print, or partly for a gentle warm tint over the original colors.

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The Phixit editor with a sunset photo open, the adjustment sliders on the right and the looks film strip below

How to make a photo sepia

  1. Choose or drop a photo. It opens with the Sepia style applied.
  2. Set Style amount: 100 is full sepia, lower values mix in the original color.
  3. Add Fade, Film grain and a vignette for an older look, then save from Export.

Good to know

  • The Sepia print look in the film strip combines all of these at once.
  • Adjust contrast before deciding the sepia amount; old prints were often quite soft.
  • A cream border finishes the antique print look.

Questions

What is sepia?

A brown tone that came from a chemical treatment used to make prints last longer.

Can I go back to color?

Yes. Set Style to None, or use undo.

Can I choose a different tint?

Yes. The Duotone style lets you pick any two colors for the shadows and highlights.

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