ConvertorLab

Black and White Image Converter

Turn color photos into black and white in seconds. Fine-tune grayscale, contrast, brightness, sepia and vignette with a live preview, then download one photo or a whole batch. Free, and your images stay on your device.

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Tip: Press & hold on the preview to see original. Release to see edits.

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Supports: JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF - Limit: 500 files / 2 GB

Turn color photos black and white

This black and white image converter removes color from a photo and lets you shape the result. Use full grayscale for a classic look, add contrast for drama, a touch of sepia for an old-photo feel, or fade and vignette for a softer finish. The preview updates as you move each slider.

It's also practical. Document scans in grayscale print cleaner and use less ink, and many forms ask for black and white copies of certificates or IDs.

How to make a photo black and white

  1. Add photos. They appear in the preview one at a time.
  2. Keep Grayscale at 100% for pure black and white, or lower it for a muted, partly colored look.
  3. Adjust contrast, brightness and exposure if the result looks flat.
  4. Download the current photo, or apply the same settings to all and get a ZIP.

Black and white filter recipes

ClassicGrayscale 100%, contrast 110 to 120%.
High contrastGrayscale 100%, contrast 140%, shadows down a little.
VintageGrayscale 100%, sepia 40 to 60%, fade 15%, light vignette.
Document scanGrayscale 100%, brightness 110%, contrast 130% so the paper turns white.

Free and private

The filter runs in your browser and your photos are not uploaded. Download as PNG for the best quality, or JPG for smaller files. There's no sign-up and no watermark.

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Black and white converter questions

How do I convert an image to black and white?

Add the image and keep the Grayscale slider at 100%. Adjust contrast if you like, then download.

What is the difference between grayscale and black and white?

A grayscale image uses shades of gray from black to white. Most black and white photos are really grayscale. Pure black and white with no gray at all is called a threshold or line-art effect.

Can I convert several photos to black and white at once?

Yes. Set the look on one photo and apply it to all of them, then download a ZIP.

Can I add a sepia or vintage effect?

Yes. Use the Sepia, Fade and Vignette sliders for an old-photo look.

Does it reduce image quality?

No. The output keeps the original resolution. PNG output is lossless.

Are my photos uploaded?

No. Everything is processed in your browser.