Turn film negatives into real photos
Convert scanned colour or black-and-white negatives into natural-looking photos. The orange film mask is removed automatically, and you can fine-tune colour, brightness and contrast.
Private: your images are processed on your device and never uploaded.
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How to convert a film negative to a photo
- Digitise the negative. Use a scanner with colour correction off, or photograph it on a light box, tablet or bright window with your phone.
- Drop it in. Choose Colour or B&W. For the best colour, click “Pick film border” then click the clear orange edge of the film.
- Fine-tune and download. Adjust brightness, warmth and contrast, use “Pick neutral grey” on something white or grey, then download a full-resolution JPG or PNG.
Why a simple “invert” doesn’t work for colour negatives
Colour negative film has an orange base (the “mask”) built in. Simply inverting colours in a photo editor turns that orange into a heavy blue cast and a flat image. This converter works like a darkroom printer: it measures the film density in each colour channel relative to the film base, removes the mask, and sets black and white points for each channel separately. You get a natural, balanced photo straight away.
Automatic orange-mask removal
Works out the film base and colour balance from your scan automatically.
Film-border sampling
Click the unexposed edge of the film for the most accurate conversion.
Full-resolution export
The preview is instant. Your download is processed at the original scan resolution.
B&W and plain invert
A dedicated black-and-white mode, plus plain inversion for X-rays and graphics.
New to scanning? Read our guide: how to digitise film negatives with your phone.
Frequently asked questions
Can I convert negatives photographed with my phone?
Yes. Photograph the negative on a light box or a bright white tablet screen, keeping it flat and in focus. Use “Pick film border” on the clear edge for the best colours.
Does it work for black-and-white negatives?
Yes. Choose B&W mode, which converts to greyscale and sets the tonal range automatically.
My colours look off. What should I do?
First click “Pick film border” and click the clear, unexposed edge of the film. Then use “Pick neutral grey” on something that should be white or grey, like a wall, cloud or shirt. The Warmth and Tint sliders handle the rest.
Can I convert slides or X-rays?
Slides (positive transparencies) don’t need inverting. For X-rays or inverted graphics, use “Plain invert” mode.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. Every image is processed inside your browser using WebAssembly. Nothing is sent over the internet, which also makes it fast and safe for private photos.
What file should I scan to?
Scan to high-quality JPG or PNG with any automatic colour correction or “negative” mode turned off.