Invert the colours of an image
Turn your image into a negative: every colour is swapped for its opposite, so white becomes black and blue becomes orange.
Drag your image here
JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, TIFF or SVG ยท or paste with Ctrl+V
How it works
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Upload your image
Drop a file into the box or choose one on your device.
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Adjust the settings
The preview changes as you drag. Hold the compare button to see your original.
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Download the result
As PNG, JPG or WebP, at the same resolution as your original.
Full or partial
At 100% you get a true negative. Lower the strength to blend the negative with the original for a strange, washed-out effect; at 50% the image turns flat grey.
Uses
- Turning a scanned photographic negative into a positive.
- Making a black logo or diagram light for use on a dark background, or the other way round.
- Creative, dreamlike effects. For ready-made looks, try the photo filters.
Inverting twice gives you back the original, without any loss. To keep only the tones and lose the colour, use black and white.
Frequently asked questions
Can I turn a photo negative into a positive?
Yes, scan or photograph the negative and invert it at 100%. Film negatives have an orange tint that this tool doesn't remove, so you may want to adjust the [hue](/en/image/adjust-image-hue) or saturation afterwards.
Will the quality suffer?
No. The download has the same resolution as your original, unless the tool changes the size itself. Save as PNG to keep every detail, or as JPG or WebP for a smaller file.
Is my image uploaded?
No. Everything happens in your browser. Your image never leaves your device and is not stored.