8.12. Invert

The Invert command inverts all the pixel colors and brightness values in the current layer, as if the image were converted into a negative. Dark areas become bright and bright areas become dark. Hues are replaced by their complementary colors. For more information about colors, see the Glossary entry about Color Model.

[Warning]Warning

Do not confuse this command with the Invert Selection command.

8.12.1. Activate the Command

You can access this command from the image menubar through Colors → Invert.

8.12.2. Example

Figure 16.167. Applying “Invert colors”

Applying “Invert colors”

Original image

Applying “Invert colors”

After the colors were inverted