Inverting replaces every colour with its opposite (255 minus each red, green and blue value), so black becomes white and blue becomes orange. Transparency is kept when you save as PNG.
How to invert image colours
- Choose or drop an image. It is inverted immediately.
- Optionally tick Black & white for a clean grayscale negative.
- Download the inverted image.
Uses for inverted images
- Turning dark-mode screenshots into light versions for printing.
- Previewing scanned film negatives as positives.
- Creating high-contrast artistic effects.
Frequently asked questions
Can I invert it back?
Yes. Inverting an inverted image restores the original colours exactly.
Updated October 2026 · Built and tested by Sharjeel Tahir · How our tools are tested