Invert the colors of an image

The Invert adjustment inverts all the colors of an image into their opposite colors.

You can invert the colors of a single layer or, using a color adjustments layer, multiple layers in a composition.

Edit the currently selected layer

• Choose Format > Color Adjustments > Invert from the Format menu at the top of your screen.

• In the Tools sidebar, click Color Adjustments and turn on the Invert adjustment.

• Press A on your keyboard and turn on the Invert adjustment.

Edit multiple layers in a composition

• Choose Insert > Color Adjustments from the Insert menu at the top of your screen and turn on the Invert adjustment in the Tool Options pane.

• Click Insert a layer at the top of the Layers sidebar, choose Color Adjustments, and turn on the Invert adjustment.

• Press Shift ⇧ + Command ⌘ + A on your keyboard, and turn on the Invert adjustment.

📘 Note: If the adjustment isn't visible, you can turn it on from the Customize menu at the bottom of the Color Adjustments pane.

Customize the Invert adjustment

Drag the Intensity slider to control the strength of the Invert adjustment.

Show before and after or reset adjustments

Show Original: Click the Show Original button or press Control ⌃ + M on your keyboard to see what the image looks like without any color adjustments.

Show Split Comparison: Option ⌥ – click the Show Original button, press Control ⌃ + C on your keyboard, or force-click the canvas.

To reset all Color Adjustments, click Reset at the bottom of the Color Adjustments pane.