Vintage Photo Filter

Turn any photo into a retro film shot. Choose a classic film look, add fade, warmth, grain and a vignette, and download in full resolution.

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1Add your photo

Showing a sample photo. Upload your own to edit it.

2Choose an effect
3Fine-tune

How to use Vintage Filter

  1. 1

    Add your photo

    Drop, paste or choose a photo. A sample photo is shown until you add yours.

  2. 2

    Adjust the vintage filter

    The vintage filter is already selected. Fine-tune the settings and intensity, and compare before and after.

  3. 3

    Download

    Save in full resolution as JPG, PNG or WEBP, or stack more effects first.

Retro film looks for your photos

Vintage filters recreate the colours of analogue film: lifted blacks, warm highlights, softer contrast and a touch of grain. Choose from seven looks:

  • Kodachrome: rich, saturated colours with deep contrast.
  • Polaroid: soft, creamy tones with a slight warm cast.
  • Portra: natural skin tones, perfect for portraits.
  • Faded film: washed-out, matte look popular on Instagram.
  • Lomo: punchy colours with a strong vignette.
  • '70s: golden, yellowed tones.
  • Cross process: shifted greens and yellows from developing slide film in negative chemicals.

Make it yours

Adjust fade, warmth, film grain and vignette, lower the intensity for a subtle look, or stack it with light leaks from the gallery. Everything runs in your browser, so your photos stay private.

Looking for other looks? The full Photo Filters & Effects tool has 17 effects you can combine.

Frequently asked questions

What is a vintage filter?
A set of colour and contrast changes that imitate old film: faded blacks, warm or shifted colours, grain and a darker vignette.
Which look is best for portraits?
Portra and Polaroid keep skin tones natural and soft. Kodachrome works well for landscapes and street photos.
Are my photos uploaded?
No. Every effect is rendered in your browser with the HTML canvas. Your photos never leave your device and nothing is stored on a server.
Is it free?
Yes, completely free with no sign-up, no watermark and full-resolution downloads.
Can I combine it with other effects?
Yes. Click + Stack another effect to add grain, a vignette, a vintage look or any of the 17 effects.

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