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Sepia Filter

Recreate the warm brown look of early photographic prints. The filter uses the standard sepia colour matrix, the same one behind the CSS sepia() filter, and an intensity slider lets you blend it with the original colours for a gentle vintage warmth rather than the full antique effect.

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Apply a Sepia Tone

Drag and drop your image (JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF or BMP) here, or click to browseAccepted: JPG, JPEG, PNG, WEBP, GIF, BMP, AVIF. Up to 40 MB.
100% is the full sepia look; lower values blend it with the original colours.
Used for JPEG and WebP. Higher means a larger file.
Fills transparent areas when the result is saved as JPEG.

How to Use the Sepia Filter

  1. Add your photo.
  2. Move the Intensity slider until you like the tone.
  3. Pick the output format if needed.
  4. Press Apply sepia and download.

About This Tool

People styling family photos, invitations and scrapbooks, bloggers creating a consistent retro look, and designers mocking up vintage themes.

Input: JPG / PNG / WebP / GIF / BMP  ·  Output: PNG / JPG / WebP.

Features and Limitations

Features

  • Standard sepia colour matrix (matches CSS sepia()).
  • Intensity from 0 to 100% for subtle or strong toning.
  • Transparency preserved.
  • Live preview and full-resolution output.

Limitations

  • This is a colour transformation only; it does not add grain, scratches or faded edges. Combine it with the Vignette Effect for an aged look.
  • Very saturated colours can clip to pure yellow-brown at 100%.
  • Processing happens on your device, so very large files depend on your browser's available memory.

Example

A pure mid-grey pixel (128, 128, 128) becomes (173, 154, 120) at 100% intensity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is sepia the same as black and white?

No. Sepia keeps the light and dark structure of a black-and-white photo but tints it warm brown, imitating chemically toned prints.

How do I get a more aged look?

Apply sepia here, then add a dark vignette with the Vignette Effect tool, and perhaps lower the contrast slightly.

Does it work on transparent PNG files?

Yes. Only the colours change; transparent areas stay transparent if you save as PNG or WebP.

Is the photo uploaded?

No, the filter runs on your device.

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