Invert Image Colors

Create a negative-color effect by inverting red, green and blue. Keep transparent backgrounds and source dimensions, and choose how strong the inversion should be.

Choose files

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How it works

Choose JPG, PNG, WebP or HEIC/HEIF images.
Set inversion intensity between 0% and 100%.
Preview the first image and check the colors.
Invert the images and download PNG files, individually or as a ZIP.

How color inversion works

At 100%, each color channel becomes 255 minus its original value. RGB (10, 20, 200) becomes (245, 235, 55). Black becomes white, and red becomes cyan. At 50%, channels converge to middle gray; intensity interpolates the original and inverted colors.

Transparent PNG output

Transparency is not inverted. A transparent logo keeps its alpha channel and its pixel dimensions. Images are saved as PNG without additional lossy compression, though the size can increase compared with a JPEG. EXIF orientation is applied and camera metadata is not copied.

Frequently asked questions

Does this restore scanned film negatives?

No. Simple RGB inversion makes a negative-style effect. Proper film-negative restoration also needs orange-mask removal, color correction and exposure controls.

Will the background stay transparent?

Yes. Red, green and blue change, while alpha transparency remains unchanged.

Can I undo the inversion?

Applying a full 100% inversion twice restores the RGB values, provided no other edits or lossy encoding occur. Partial inversion is not its own inverse.

Are photos uploaded?

No. Processing, preview and PNG export run on your device.

Last reviewed: October 11, 2026