How to convert a photo to Sepia?

Introduction

There are two methods, a simple one and a more advanced one.

Simple Method

  • Filter -> Decoration -> Old Photo
  • Defocus -> Off
    Sepia -> On
    Work on Copy -> On

Advanced Method

  • Convert the Image to gray scale:
    • Either with Image -> Mode -> Grayscale
    • or with Color -> Component -> Channelmixer
    • Eventually tweak the result with Color -> Brightness/Contrast
  • Create a new layer “Sepia Mask”
  • Set the foreground color to RED=162, GREEN=138 and BLUE=101* Fill the new layer with this color.
  • Add a Layer Mask with White (Full Opacity) to the new layer
  • Select the image layer, select everything (Ctrl-A) and copy it (Ctrl-C)
  • Select the mask in the Sepia Mask layer and paste the selection (Ctrl-V)
  • Link it to the mask by clicking the Anchor butten on the button panel
    below
  • Invert the colors in the Mask layer: Color -> Invert
  • Change the Mode of the Mask layer from Normal to Color in the drop down on top

Source: Sepia Toning