8.3. 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.

[Anmerkung] Anmerkung

This command only works on layers of RGB and Grayscale images. If the current image is Indexed, the menu entry is insensitive and grayed out.

[Warnung] Warnung

Do not confuse this command with the Invert Selection command.

8.3.1. Activate the Command

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

8.3.2. Beispiel

Abbildung 16.121. Applying „Invert colors“

Applying „Invert colors“

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Applying „Invert colors“

After the colors were inverted