Invert Image Colors Online Free
Runs 100% in your browser — your files never leave your device.
Turn a scan of a film negative into a positive, invert a dark screenshot for readability, or create a striking color-negative effect. Each pixel is flipped to its complementary color while transparency is preserved. The whole inversion happens on your device.
How it works
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Add your image
Drop a JPG, PNG, or WebP into the box or click to browse. Nothing is uploaded.
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Invert it
Tune the control until the effect looks right on your image.
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Download the result
Click to apply and download the edited image in its original format.
About this tool
How color inversion works
Every pixel flips to its opposite: each red, green, and blue channel is subtracted from full intensity, so bright areas turn dark and colors become their complements. Transparent areas stay transparent, because the flip touches color only and never the alpha channel.
When to reach for it
Inversion turns scanned film negatives into positives, flips dark-mode screenshots to light for printing, and creates striking color-negative art. It is also the fastest way to check whether an image truly has a transparent background — inversion makes hidden edges obvious.
Tips for the best result
For scans of physical negatives, invert first and judge the result before adjusting anything else. If the negative carries an orange mask — common in color film — follow up with the hue and saturation tools to neutralize the cast.
Frequently asked questions
Does inverting work on black-and-white images?
Yes — a grayscale image simply becomes its negative: white turns black and every gray moves to its opposite. The same one-channel flip drives the whole color inversion.
Will the original file change?
No — the color inversion effect is applied to a working copy in memory. Your original file stays untouched on your device, and the download is a brand-new file.
Which formats and sizes work?
JPG, PNG, and WebP files up to 50 MB. The result downloads in the original format with dimensions unchanged.
Why does my scanned negative look orange after inverting?
Color film negatives carry an orange masking layer baked in by the manufacturer. Inverting gets you most of the way to a positive; neutralize the remaining cast with the hue and saturation sliders.