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Invert Image Colors

Reverse the color values of any image. Adjust inversion strength for partial effects.

About this tool

The Invert Image Colors tool reverses the color values in an image — each pixel's RGB values are subtracted from 255, turning light areas dark and dark areas light. An adjustable strength slider lets you apply partial inversion for subtler effects, from a faint tint to a full negative.

Color inversion has several practical applications: creating negative versions of photos for artistic effect, generating dark-mode-compatible icons from light originals, testing UI contrast by flipping images, or examining image details that are more visible in inverted form. Full inversion also produces a classic photographic negative look.

The inversion is computed pixel-by-pixel using the HTML5 Canvas API, running entirely in your browser. The strength slider interpolates between the original and fully inverted image, giving you fine control over the effect. Output is downloadable as a PNG.