Inverting colors means changing the exact color to the opposite color. Foe example white becomes black and vice versa.

This process is also called as “negative color “.

Steps to Invert Colors

Approach 1: Shortcut Method

1. First of all open the photoshop and choose the frame to invert the colors. and then put the curser on the name of the frame (I have marked in the image with blue color arrow) and click the command ” ctrl+ “.
2. Then you can see the inversion of white color to black as shown in below Image.

Approach 2: By using Image Option.

Click on the Image >> Adjustments >> Invert .

Selecting the option “image” then choose “Adjustments” and then select “Invert” option to cange the color into white.

Approach 3: Inverting the Color of Text

In this approach we are going to invert the color of text also.

1. First write down the text you want
2. Then choose the option “window” and click on “Adjustments”.
3. After that you can see the changes on the screen i have shown in the image, after appearing those changes you can proceed further.
4. Then select the Option “Layers” choose “New Adjustment Layer” and select the option “Invert”.
5. Then give the name and select ok.

At final result white color background turned to black and text which is in black color turned into white.

Uses

• It helps to people for seeing photos clearly.
• helpful to the people who is suffering from color blindness.

Key Tips to Keep in Mind

• Non Destructive Editing: Never work on original image, try to work on layers or on duplicate images
• color balance checking: After completing the inversion, try to check the color balance
• Use adjustment layers: Try to use adjustment layers to get the effective result
• Modes Blending: Try to blend different color modes to achieve unique output.

Conclusion

By using three approaches we can invert images . i.e, shortcut method, by using image format and by inverting text color. This process can effectively and efficiently invert image colors.

It is easy and simple technique to invert colors. This technique is used for artistic purpose and analyzing the the colors of images . Inverting colors involves like converting white color to black color and blue color to magenta color.

How to Invert Colors in Photoshop – FAQ’s

1. What is color inversion?

Changing colors from actual color to anti color in the image i.e, white-black and black – white

2. Can i revert the changes after inverting colors?

Yes, you can revert the changes.

3. Can i loss my image resolution after color inversion?

No, there is no effect on image resolution.

4. What is the shortcut to invert images?

“Ctrl+i”

5. On particular area can I invert color?

Yes, you can invert particular area color.