Convert an image to black and white
Turn a colour photo into black and white in one click, or keep a hint of colour with the strength slider.
Drag your image here
JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, TIFF or SVG ยท or paste with Ctrl+V
A lower value keeps some of the colour.
How it works
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Upload your image
Drop a file into the box or choose one on your device.
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Adjust the settings
The preview changes as you drag. Hold the compare button to see your original.
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Download the result
As PNG, JPG or WebP, at the same resolution as your original.
Full or partial
At 100% all colour is removed and only the tones remain. Lower the strength to keep some colour, which gives a muted, faded look; 0% is your original. The conversion follows how the eye sees brightness, so a green field and a red car don't end up the same grey.
Tips
Black and white works well for portraits, architecture and photos with strong light and shadow. To make it more dramatic, add contrast afterwards. For a warm, old-photo look instead of neutral grey, use sepia. To reduce the colour without removing it altogether, you can also lower the saturation.
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep one colour and make the rest black and white?
Not with this tool: it works on the whole image. Lower the strength to keep a little colour everywhere.
Will the quality suffer?
No. The download has the same resolution as your original, unless the tool changes the size itself. Save as PNG to keep every detail, or as JPG or WebP for a smaller file.
Is my image uploaded?
No. Everything happens in your browser. Your image never leaves your device and is not stored.