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Invert

Flip colors to a film-negative look in one toggle—compare with the original, try samples, and download PNG, all in your browser.

Free · private · in-browser

Color inversion that feels instant—negative look, zero upload

One switch applies a full CSS invert for a classic negative effect, with Show original for sanity checks, sidebar samples, and PNG export that matches the canvas.

Use it for creative comps, quick film-negative previews, or checking luminance relationships when color gets in the way—all processed locally until you download.

How to use Invert

Load your photo

Upload PNG, JPG, or WebP—or tap a sample in the sidebar. The image opens in the bordered preview.

Enable invert

Once the image is on the canvas, flip the Effect settings switch on for invert(100%). We switch to Show edited so the change is obvious.

Compare & download

Use Show original to check natural colors, then Download to save PNG exactly as displayed.

Supported file formats

Load these types in the workspace. Download exports PNG at source resolution to match the on-screen preview.

  • PNG
  • JPEG / JPG
  • WebP

Key features

GPU-friendly invert preview, synced compare, sidebar samples, and honest PNG export.

  • Indigo / slate toggle

    Invert is obvious: indigo when the effect is on, slate when you are viewing the untouched file.

  • Show original / Show edited

    Jump back to true colors instantly to verify faces, text, and brand hues.

  • Sample thumbnails

    Same sidebar row as Blur—tap a thumbnail to load a demo image in one click.

  • Crisp canvas frame

    White stage, 1px border, and subtle grid cues aligned with our professional tool family.

  • Download matches the canvas

    PNG export applies invert(100%) only when the toggle is on and Show edited is active.

  • Private processing

    Decode and filter on your device—we do not upload your photo for this workflow.

Common use cases

  • Creative & experimental looks

    Swap light and shadow channels for surreal social posts or mood boards without opening desktop software.

  • Quick negative reference

    See how highlights and shadows invert before you commit to a print or analog-style grade elsewhere.

  • UI & graphic checks

    Preview logos or icons on an inverted backdrop to judge contrast and legibility.

  • Teaching & demos

    Show what photographic negatives represent using any classroom-friendly sample image.

Pro tips

  • Invert is global: every RGB channel flips. It is not the same as a film orange mask—expect bold, graphic results.
  • If text becomes hard to read inverted, that often means the source already had low contrast—try adjusting levels elsewhere first.
  • Use Show original while sharing screens so viewers are not surprised by accidental negative mode.
  • Export is PNG to avoid another lossy JPEG pass after inversion.

Frequently Asked Questions