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Add a Sepia Filter to Photos

Give photos a warm, old-fashioned brown tone, with control over strength and contrast.

Free to use · No account needed · Files are processed on your device and never uploaded

About the Sepia Filter

Sepia toning gives photos the warm brown look of early 20th-century prints. Use full strength for an antique effect, or a lighter touch for a gentle, warm vintage feel.

How to add a sepia filter to photos

  1. Add photos.
  2. Adjust the strength, contrast and brightness.
  3. Download.

Features

  • Adjustable strengthSubtle to full sepia.
  • Contrast controlFaded or punchy.
  • BatchWhole albums.
  • PrivateNo upload.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Sepia Filter free?

Yes. The Sepia Filter is completely free with no sign-up, no watermarks, no daily limits and no premium tier.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. FileStripe processes your files locally in your web browser using JavaScript. Nothing is uploaded, so the Sepia Filter is safe for private photos and confidential documents and even works offline once the page has loaded.

Does it work on iPhone and Android?

Yes. The Sepia Filter works in Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Samsung Internet on phones, tablets and computers. On a phone you can pick files from your photo library or files app and share the result straight to another app.

Last updated · Processing happens locally in your browser.

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