Invert Image Colors (Negative Effect)
Create negative images by inverting all colors. Useful for special effects, design projects, and artistic expression.
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Supported: JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC
How It Works
Upload Image
Click the upload area or drag and drop your image. Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC formats.
Select Invert Mode
Choose "Invert Colors" from the conversion mode options.
Preview Effect
Immediately see the inverted result with all colors changed to their complements.
Download
Choose PNG (preserves transparency) or JPG format and download.
Use Cases
Art & Design
Create unique visual effects for posters, cover designs, or digital artwork.
Visual Accessibility
Help some visually impaired people more easily read and understand image content.
Dark Mode Design
Quickly create dark versions of icons or UI elements for dark mode compatibility.
How It Works Technically
The mathematics of color inversion is simple: for each channel in the RGB color space, subtract the original value from 255.
New R = 255 - Original R
New G = 255 - Original G
New B = 255 - Original B
For example: pure red (255, 0, 0) becomes cyan (0, 255, 255) after inversion. White (255, 255, 255) becomes black (0, 0, 0).
Why Choose MakeBW?
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Images are processed entirely in your browser, never uploaded.
Preserves Transparency
Transparent areas in PNG images are preserved, only colored areas are inverted.
Instant Preview
Conversion results are displayed in real-time, no waiting.
Completely Free
No registration, no payment, no limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is color inversion/negative effect?
Color inversion replaces each pixel's color with its complementary color. For example, black becomes white, red becomes cyan. This creates an effect similar to traditional film negatives.
What are the practical uses of color inversion?
Color inversion is widely used for: medical imaging analysis (X-rays), visual contrast effects in design, dark mode interface design, artistic creation, and helping some visually impaired people read content better.
Will inverting twice restore the original?
Yes! Inverting an image twice will restore it to the original. This is because the complement of a complement is the original color.
Does it support transparent backgrounds?
Yes. If your PNG image has transparent areas, the inversion will preserve transparency and only invert the colored areas.