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Color Inverter
Invert every RGB pixel in a PNG, JPG, or WebP image to create a photo-negative effect, then download the result as a PNG.
🔒 This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server.
How it works
- Choose an image from your device.
- It's drawn to a canvas and every pixel's RGB values are inverted.
- Download the inverted result as a PNG.
The formula
Each color channel is flipped around the middle of its 0–255 range:
new value = 255 − original value
Applied to red, green, and blue independently — alpha is left alone, so transparent areas stay transparent.
FAQ
Is my image uploaded anywhere?
No — inversion happens on a canvas in your browser. The image never leaves your device.
Does inverting affect transparency?
No — only the red, green, and blue channels are flipped. The alpha (transparency) channel is left untouched.
What formats are supported?
PNG, JPG, and WebP as input. The result always downloads as a PNG so transparency is preserved.
What does inverting actually do to the colors?
Each red, green, and blue value is subtracted from 255, producing the photographic-negative effect — black becomes white, and a color like blue (0,0,255) becomes yellow (255,255,0).
Is this the same as a grayscale filter?
No — grayscale removes color entirely, while inversion flips each RGB value to its opposite and keeps full color, producing a negative look rather than a black-and-white one.
How we compare
| Feature | Online Tool Store | Desktop photo editors | Other online converters |
|---|---|---|---|
| No file upload — runs in your browser | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| No install | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| One click, no menus to hunt through | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
If you just need a quick negative of one image, Color Inverter skips opening a full photo editor and does it in your browser, in one step.