How do I invert a 2-color image?

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July 12, 2019
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Hello everyone -

I'm working with Photoshop again after being away for a few years, and I'm trying to invert a simple 2-color image. It started off as a .png, but I converted it to a .bmp (I remember that part, at least!).

It seems like it used to be a relatively simple action, back "in the day," but now I can't get there.

I have Photoshop 2019.

Thanks,

~ Lynne

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c.pfaffenbichler

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It started off as a .png, but I converted it to a .bmp (I remember that part, at least!).

Why?

Could you please post a screenshot with the pertinent Panels (Layers, Channels, Options Bar, …) visible?

lynnem090791Author

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Screenshot:

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Anonymous

Hi

Is this what you're looking for

lynnem090791Author

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Sorry, I guess I should have said Inverse.

No, I meant taking the 2 colors and switching them. I know you do that by going to Select > Inverse, but it's grayed out.

c.pfaffenbichler

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Select > Inverse,

That inverses a Selection and is not what you describe as your goal.

Without an active Selection is is not available.

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