Add a sepia filter online

Give an image a warm, classic sepia look.

Choose an image for a sepia filter

Drop an image here, or choose one from your device.

JPG, PNG, WebP

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Also opens GIF, SVG, BMP and AVIF when supported by your browser. Images stay on your device.

How to use this tool

The sepia filter is applied when your image opens. Preview the warm brown tone and download it when it looks right.

  1. 1Select an image from your device.
  2. 2Check the sepia preview.
  3. 3Download the filtered image as PNG, JPG, or WebP.

Best for

Giving portraits, landscapes, and old-photo-style images a warm, classic look.

Privacy

The sepia preview and export are created locally in the browser; iLoveIMG does not store the image. Read our privacy policy

What is a sepia filter?

Sepia gives an image the warm brown tones of older photographic prints. It changes the look, but does not restore missing detail or repair damage.

Sepia vs grayscale

Grayscale removes color and produces neutral shades of gray. Sepia keeps a monochrome-style feel but adds warm brown tones, which creates a softer vintage look instead of a neutral black-and-white result.

Limitations

  • Sepia is a preset look, not a restoration tool. It changes color and contrast but does not repair damaged detail.

Questions

What does a sepia filter do?

A sepia filter gives the image a warm brown-toned appearance associated with older photographic prints.

What is the difference between sepia and grayscale?

Grayscale uses neutral shades from black through white, while sepia adds warm brown tones for a vintage-style look.

Does a sepia filter restore an old photo?

No. Sepia changes the visual style but does not repair scratches, reconstruct missing detail, or restore damaged areas.

Can I try other filters instead of sepia?

Yes. Open Image Filters to compare the other available preset looks, including grayscale and invert.

Which formats can I download after adding sepia?

You can export the sepia result as PNG, JPG, or WebP.

Is the sepia filter processed locally?

Yes. The sepia preview and export are processed in your browser.

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