Video Sepia

Apply sepia (vintage/old photo) effect to video

Click to upload file or drag and drop file here

Maximum file size: 100MB Supported formats: video/*

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Range: 0 to 1.0 (0 = no effect, 1.0 = full sepia)

Key Facts

Category
Images, Audio & Video
Input Types
file, range, select
Output Type
file
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

The Video Sepia tool allows you to instantly apply a warm, nostalgic vintage effect to your videos. By adjusting the sepia intensity, you can transform modern footage into classic, antique-style films and export them in popular formats like MP4, WebM, or MKV.

When to Use

  • •When you want to give modern video footage a nostalgic, historical, or old-photo aesthetic.
  • •When creating cinematic flashbacks, historical documentaries, or retro-themed social media content.
  • •When you need a quick, browser-based way to apply a sepia filter to video files without launching heavy editing software.

How It Works

  • •Upload your video file (up to 500MB) in any standard video format.
  • •Adjust the Sepia Intensity slider from 0 (no effect) to 1.0 (full vintage sepia saturation).
  • •Select your preferred output format, such as MP4, WebM, MKV, or keep the original format.
  • •Process the video to apply the filter and download your stylized vintage file.

Use Cases

Stylizing travel vlogs to look like nostalgic, old-school home videos.
Creating dramatic flashback sequences for indie films or storytelling projects.
Formatting social media clips with a warm, antique aesthetic to match a retro brand identity.

Examples

1. Creating a Retro Travel Vlog Intro

Travel Content Creator
Background
A travel vlogger wants to start their latest video with a montage that looks like it was shot on an old film camera in the 1970s.
Problem
The raw footage shot on a modern smartphone looks too crisp, bright, and modern.
How to Use
Upload the MP4 intro clip, set the Sepia Intensity to 0.85 for a strong vintage look, select MP4 as the output format, and process the video.
Example Config
Intensity: 0.85, Output Format: MP4
Outcome
The modern footage is transformed into a warm, nostalgic, sepia-toned clip that perfectly sets a retro mood for the vlog.

2. Stylizing a Historical Documentary Flashback

Indie Filmmaker
Background
An indie filmmaker is editing a short documentary and needs to clearly distinguish historical reenactment scenes from present-day interviews.
Problem
The reenactment scenes need a subtle, antique color grading to signal a shift in time to the audience.
How to Use
Upload the reenactment video file, adjust the Sepia Intensity to a subtle 0.50, choose to keep the original format, and download the output.
Example Config
Intensity: 0.50, Output Format: Keep original format
Outcome
The reenactment footage gains a gentle, antique sepia tint, seamlessly establishing the historical context without overwhelming the scene.

Try with Samples

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Video Samples
Sample video files in different formats and orientations
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Video AV1 Samples
Sample video files encoded in AV1 format
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Video H.264 Samples
Sample video files encoded in H.264 (AVC) format
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Video H.265 Samples
Sample video files encoded in H.265 (HEVC) format
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FAQ

What video file formats are supported for upload?

You can upload any standard video file, including MP4, WebM, and MKV, up to a maximum file size of 500MB.

Can I control how strong the sepia effect is?

Yes, you can adjust the Sepia Intensity slider from 0.0 (no effect) to 1.0 (maximum vintage effect) in increments of 0.05.

What output formats can I choose from?

You can export your processed video as an MP4, WebM, or MKV file, or choose to keep the original input format.

Does applying the sepia filter reduce the resolution of my video?

No, the tool applies the color filter while preserving the original resolution and aspect ratio of your video.

Is there a file size limit for the video I want to convert?

Yes, the maximum supported file size for video uploads is 500MB.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/video-sepia

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
videoFile file (Upload required) Yes -
intensity range No Range: 0 to 1.0 (0 = no effect, 1.0 = full sepia)
outputFormat select No -

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/video-sepia to get filePath, then pass filePath to the corresponding file field.

Response Format

{
  "filePath": "/public/processing/randomid.ext",
  "fileName": "output.ext",
  "contentType": "application/octet-stream",
  "size": 1024,
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)"
}
File: File

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-video-sepia": {
      "name": "video-sepia",
      "description": "Apply sepia (vintage/old photo) effect to video",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=video-sepia",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

Supports URL file links or Base64 encoding for file parameters.

If you encounter any issues, please contact us at [email protected]