Sepia Filter: what it does
Sepia is the warm brown tone of photographs from the late 1800s and early 1900s, when prints were toned with sepia ink to make them last longer. This filter recreates it on any photo. Strength blends between your original colours and full sepia, so you can keep a hint of colour for a softer look, and Warmth shifts the tone from cool brown to a golden, reddish brown. The photo is processed in your browser at full size and never uploaded.
How to use it
- Drop a photo into the box, paste it with Ctrl+V, or tap to choose one from your phone.
- See the effect straight away. The thumbnails show every other effect on your photo too.
- Adjust the settings, and hold “Hold to compare” to see the original.
- Download at full resolution as JPG, PNG or WebP.
Tips
- Sepia suits portraits, old buildings and wedding photos best; it can look muddy on busy, colourful scenes.
- A strength of 60–80 keeps a trace of the original colour, which often looks more modern than full sepia.
- For a more complete old-film look with faded blacks, vignette and grain, try the vintage filter.
Frequently asked questions
What is a sepia filter?
A filter that turns a photo into shades of warm brown instead of grey, imitating old photographic prints toned with sepia.
Can I make it less brown?
Yes. Lower the Strength to keep some of the original colour, or lower Warmth for a cooler, greyer brown.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. The filter is applied by your browser on your own device.