Video Effect Filters for YouTube and HTML5 Video

Change how your video looks with one click: grayscale, sepia, invert and more

Video effect filters change the colors and look of a playing video in real time. Sometimes a video is too dim, or you simply want a different style, the free Turn Off the Lights browser extension adds a filter panel to every HTML5 video player, so you can adjust brightness, switch to black and white, or give the video a warm sepia tone without leaving the page.

Filter effects you can apply

The video toolbar lets you switch between ready-made filters and fine-tune the picture:

• Grayscale, a black and white style for a classic look
• Sepia, a warm, vintage tone
• Blue cold, a cool blue color cast
• Brightness, lift a dim video so the image is brighter and clearer
• Invert, flip every color to its opposite

Works on YouTube and beyond

Because the filter is applied directly to the HTML5 video element, it works anywhere the browser plays video. YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Facebook, news sites and course platforms. It sits on the same video toolbar as the Video Speed Controller, the Repeat button and the Mousewheel Volume Control, so filters are one part of a complete video toolbox.

How to enable the video effect filters

1. Install the free Turn Off the Lights extension for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, Safari or your favorite browser.
2. Right-click the gray lamp button, choose Options, and enable the Video Control toolbar in the Advanced Options tab.
3. Play any HTML5 video, open the filter panel on the toolbar below the player, and click the effect you want, it applies instantly.

Frequently asked questions

How do I add a filter to a YouTube video?

Install the free Turn Off the Lights extension, enable the Video Control toolbar in the Advanced Options, then click the filter button below the video player to choose effects such as grayscale, sepia, blue cold, brightness or invert.

Do the video effect filters work outside YouTube?

Yes. The filters are applied to the standard HTML5 video element, so they work on YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Facebook and most websites that use an HTML5 video player.

Can I make a dark or dim video brighter?

Yes. Choose the brightness filter on the video toolbar to lift a dim or underexposed video so the image looks brighter and clearer.

Is the video filters feature free?

Yes. It is included in the free and Open-Source Turn Off the Lights browser extension, with no subscription, on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, Safari and other supported browsers. You can read the code yourself on GitHub.

Turn Off the Lights is built for video lovers who want full control of their viewing experience. Download Turn Off the Lights today and give every video the exact look you want.