Sepia Filter for Photos
The warm brown tone of old photographs, with adjustable strength.
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JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, HEIC, GIF · up to 100 MB
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Sepia toning gives pictures the warm brown look of early photography. Set how strong the tone should be, add a gentle vignette for an aged feel, and balance brightness and contrast. It works well for portraits, travel photos and invitations.
How to apply a sepia filter
- Step 1
Add a photo.
- Step 2
Set the sepia strength and, if you like, a vignette.
- Step 3
Download the vintage photo.
Why use PhotoTools
Adjustable
From a hint of warmth to a full antique tone.
Vintage vignette
Darken the edges for a classic old-photo look.
Original quality
Same size as the original, in JPG, PNG, WebP or AVIF.
Supported formats
Input
- JPG
- PNG
- WebP
- AVIF
- HEIC
- GIF
- BMP
- TIFF
- PSD
- RAW
Output
- JPG
- PNG
- WebP
- AVIF
Frequently asked questions
What is sepia?
A brown tone that old photographs got from sepia ink and chemical toning. Today it is used as a vintage effect.
Is it free?
Yes. Browser tools on PhotoTools are free, unlimited and work without an account.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. This tool runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your images never leave your device, and nothing is stored.