Convert Photos to Black and White
Turn color photos into classic black and white. Go fully gray or keep a hint of color, and add contrast for a punchier, more dramatic result.
How to make a photo black and white
- 1Choose one or more photos.
- 2Set the strength, and add contrast if you like.
- 3Click Convert and download the black and white photos.
Natural-looking grays
Each color turns into the gray of its brightness as the eye sees it, weighting green most and blue least (the standard luminance formula), rather than a flat average that makes skies and skin look odd.
Partly black and white
Below 100% strength some color remains, for a muted, faded look.
See it first, then batch
The first image updates as you change the settings, so you can get the look right before saving. Every image in the batch gets the same treatment, and you can download them all as a ZIP.
Frequently asked questions
- Is it free?
- Yes, with no signup and no watermark, up to 50 images at a time.
- Are my images uploaded?
- No. They're edited in your browser and never leave your device.
- Can I get the color back later?
- Not from the black and white copy, but your original file is untouched.