How to Turn On Color Inversion on Your Computer

Follow these steps in order.

  1. Open accessibility settings

    Go to Settings > Accessibility > Color Filters.

  2. Turn on Use Color Filters

    Flip the switch to apply the selected filter to the whole screen.

  3. Choose the Invert filter

    From the filter list, select Invert (or Invert - Light on Dark) to flip every color on screen to its opposite.

  4. Set a quick toggle shortcut

    Turn on the color filter keyboard shortcut so you can switch it on and off instantly.

  5. Why is it useful?

    Color inversion can help when a bright screen feels glaring, or when a low-vision user wants higher contrast.

A more comfortable screen for tired eyes

If a bright screen feels harsh in a dark room, inverting the colors adjusts the contrast enough to noticeably reduce eye strain, and a shortcut key means you only need it on when you want it.

Also try night mode for blue light

Pairing color inversion with a blue-light or night-mode filter covers both contrast and color temperature, giving you a more complete comfortable-viewing setup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does color inversion affect photos too?

Yes, since it is a filter applied to the whole screen, photos and videos are inverted along with everything else.

Is this the same thing as dark mode?

No. Dark mode is a dark theme that an app has to support, while color inversion is a system-level filter that flips every color on screen regardless of the app.