Negative/Invert

Invert every pixel color in your image (255 minus the original value) for a film negative look. Black-and-white photos take on an X-ray quality, while color photos produce interesting complementary-color effects. All processing happens locally in your browser.

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What Is the Negative Tool?

The Negative tool fully inverts the colors of an image to mimic the look of a traditional film negative.

Black-and-white photos take on an X-ray quality, while color photos produce complementary-color artistic effects.

How to Create a Negative Effect

Follow these steps:

  • Drop or upload an image.
  • Click Invert Colors.
  • Preview the negative effect.
  • Download the result as a PNG file.

Tips

  • Black-and-white portraits look most X-ray-like when inverted.
  • Invert again to restore the original image.
  • Combine with edge detection for interesting outline images.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the negative effect?+
The negative effect inverts every color in the image: black becomes white and white becomes black, with each color turning into its complementary color, just like a traditional film negative.
What is it good for?+
You can create X-ray-style black-and-white images, or give photos an artistic complementary-color look. Inverting again restores the original image.
Will I lose image information?+
No. Inversion is reversible — apply it again and the original colors come back.
Is my image uploaded anywhere?+
No. All processing happens locally in your browser — your image never leaves your device.

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