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Tip: This tool helps you convert white backgrounds to black (and vice versa), correct scanned film negatives, or create cool artistic effects.
Image Inverter
Invert the colors of your photos to create negatives instantly.
About the Image Inverter
Sometimes you need to see things from a different perspective. The Image Inverter is a free online tool that takes any photo or graphic and instantly flips its colors to their exact opposites. White becomes black, blue becomes orange, and a standard photograph becomes a "negative."
This simple process has many practical uses. Developers often use it to quickly create a "dark mode" version of a logo or icon. Photographers can use it to digitize scanned film negatives. It is also excellent for accessibility testing, helping you check if your designs maintain enough contrast when colors are reversed.
Unlike server-based tools that require uploading, this tool runs 100% in your web browser. Using HTML5 Canvas technology, it processes the pixels on your device instantly. This guarantees that your personal photos, design assets, or sensitive documents are never shared, stored, or seen by anyone else.
How to Use the Tool
- Upload: Select an image from your computer or drag and drop it onto the page. Supported formats include JPG, PNG, WEBP, and GIF.
- Preview: The tool will immediately process the image. Use the "Before vs After" slider to compare the inverted result with the original.
- Download: Click "Download Inverted Image" to save the result to your device. The output will be a high-quality image with the new color profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Invert Colors" actually do?
Inverting an image flips every color to its mathematical opposite on the color wheel. In digital terms (RGB), it subtracts the current color value from 255. For example, pure white (255, 255, 255) becomes pure black (0, 0, 0), and red (255, 0, 0) becomes cyan (0, 255, 255).
Can I invert transparent images (PNGs)?
Yes! The tool is smart enough to only invert the visible colors (Red, Green, and Blue channels) while leaving the Alpha (transparency) channel untouched. This means your transparent logos will remain transparent, just with inverted colors.
Is this useful for Dark Mode?
Absolutely. If you have a black logo on a white background, inverting it will give you a white logo on a black background. This is a quick way to generate assets for dark-themed websites without opening Photoshop.
Is my photo safe?
Yes. This is a client-side tool. Your image is loaded into your browser's memory, processed by your computer's CPU, and saved directly back to your disk. No data is ever sent to the cloud.