12.7. Old Photo

12.7.1. Overview

Figure 17.272. Example for the “Old Photo” filter

Original image

“Old Photo” applied

This filter makes an image look like an old photo: blurred, with a jagged border, toned with a brown shade, and marked with spots.

12.7.2. Activate the filter

The filter is found in the image window menu under Filters → Decor → Old Photo….

12.7.3. Options

Figure 17.273. “Old Photo” options

Defocus

If checked, a Gaussian blur will be applied to the image, making it less clear.

Figure 17.274. Example for the “Defocus” option

Defocus enabled

Defocus disabled

Border size

When you choose a border size > 0, the Fuzzy Border filter will be applied to the image, adding a white, jagged border.

Sepia

If checked, the filter reproduces the effect of aging in old, traditional black-and-white photographs, toned with sepia (shades of brown).[14] To achieve this effect, the filter desaturates the image, reduces brightness and contrast, and modifies the color balance.[15]

Mottle

When you check this option, the image will be marked with spots.

Figure 17.275. Example for the “Mottle” option

A plain white image mottled (without Defocus or Sepia)

Work on copy

If checked, the filter creates a new window containing a copy of the image with the filter applied. The original image remains unchanged.

[14] See Wikipedia [WKPD-SEPIA].

[15] Compare Section 8.2, “Color Balance”.