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Sepia Filter

Add a sepia effect and adjust its intensity, brightness, contrast, grain, and vignette.

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What is the Sepia Filter?

Give an image a warm, brown-toned look with the Sepia Filter. Choose a preset, then adjust the sepia intensity, brightness, contrast, grain, and vignette to suit the image.

Add an image up to 50 MB to preview the effect next to the original. The tool processes one image at a time in your browser and exports a PNG at the original dimensions. Common formats such as JPEG, PNG, WebP, and GIF can be used if your browser can open them; GIFs are treated as still images.

How it works

  1. Add an image — Drop a file into the upload area or browse your device. The file must be 50 MB or smaller and supported by your browser.
  2. Choose a preset — Subtle, Classic, Warm, Cool, and Dramatic presets provide different starting points.
  3. Adjust the effect — Change the sepia intensity, brightness, contrast, grain, or vignette. Use the before-and-after control, or press Space or C to compare with the original.
  4. Download — Save the edited image as a PNG. The output keeps the source image's dimensions. The tool processes one image at a time.

All image editing happens in the browser; the image file is not uploaded by this tool. Very large images may take longer to process, depending on your device.

Examples

Classic Portrait Sepia

Transform a modern portrait into a timeless vintage photograph with classic sepia tones.

Upload a color portrait photo
 
Warm brown-toned vintage portrait with subtle grain and soft vignette

Dramatic Landscape Sepia

Create a high-contrast dramatic sepia effect perfect for architectural or landscape photography.

Upload a landscape or building photo
 
High contrast sepia image with strong vignette and film grain texture

Subtle Warm Sepia for Instagram

Apply a light sepia touch that enhances warm tones without overwhelming the original image.

Upload a sunset or golden hour photo
 
Gently warmed image with light sepia overlay, Instagram-ready

Frequently asked questions

What does the sepia filter do?

It adds warm brown tones to an image. Adjust the intensity to control how strong the effect is, then use brightness, contrast, grain, and vignette for further changes.

What image formats can I use?

You can use image files that your browser can open, such as JPEG, PNG, WebP, or GIF. GIFs are treated as still images. Files must be 50 MB or smaller.

What format does the tool export?

The edited image downloads as a PNG at the same pixel dimensions as the source image. The original file is not changed.

Can I edit more than one image at a time?

No. The tool processes one image at a time. Download the result, then add another image.

Are my images uploaded?

No. The tool edits images in your browser; it does not upload the image file to a server.

How can I compare the edit with the original?

Use the before-and-after control to view the original beside the edited image. You can also press Space or C to toggle the comparison.

Does the filter recreate the look of an old photograph?

It applies a digital sepia effect and optional grain and vignette. It does not restore or repair old photographs, and the result may not match the appearance of a chemically toned print.

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