Converting an image to Sepia

[Steve34067131zc0i]

I have Elements 12.

I need a step by step idiot guide to tell me how to convert a JPeg image from colour to sepia.

Treat me as a total beginner please!

[hatstead · Accepted solution]

1. Open your picture file

2. Go to Filter menu>Adjustments>Photo Filter, and in the drop-down select "Sepia" Click on filter and adjust the intensity slider. Ok it.

3. Note the other filter options that are available!

[hatstead]

Further to above, you can also try a gradient with the Gradient tool.

1. Open your picture file. This will be the Background layer as seen in the Layers palette

2. Opne a blank layer above this - Layer 1

3. With Layer 1 active, access the Gradient tool. In my PSE2024 version of the software, there is an orange-yellow-orange gradient. I selected this as a linear gradient. Hold down the shift key and "draw" the gradient from south to north in the work area.

4. Adjust the opacity of Layer 1 in the layers palette to suit.

[Jeff Arola]

Another way in the expert mode is to go to Layer>New Adjustment Layer>Hue/Saturation, then in the Hue/Saturation dialog click Colorize and set the Hue to 35 and Saturation to 25

[Jeff Arola · Accepted solution]

In photoshop elements 12 there are several other ways in Expert mode to get Sepia:

1. Window>Effects>Effects>Monotone Color>Tint Sepia

2. Window>Effects>Styles>Photographic Effects>Sepia Tone

3. Window>Actions>Special Effects>Sepia Toning