Make a photo black and white.
Remove color and express a photo through light and shade while keeping the original file unchanged.
Photos are processed in this browser. They are not uploaded to a server, and the original files are not changed.
Still JPG, PNG or WebP · up to 20 images · 20MB each · 100MB total
Selected photos: 0
Or drop photos here
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Choose photos to start.
Original EXIF is not copied, but information visible in the photo remains. Input and output: up to 8,192px per side and 25 megapixels. Total output is limited to 60MB.
How to use this tool
Choose color photos
Select still JPG, PNG or WebP images. A batch can use the same settings.
Set format and dimensions
Choose JPG, PNG or WebP. Leave the longest edge at 0 to keep the original dimensions, or enter a smaller size.
Review the tones and save
Check the actual grayscale results, then save individual images or download the batch as a ZIP.
The conversion accounts for the brightness contribution of red, green and blue. It produces shades of gray, not a two-color threshold image, and does not restore color to old photos.
Common questions
Does black and white mean only two colors?+
No. The result is a grayscale image with a range of light and dark shades. A two-color threshold conversion is not included.
Can I keep a transparent background?+
The grayscale step preserves existing transparency. Save as PNG or WebP to keep it; JPG does not support transparency.
Will grayscale always make the file smaller?+
No. File size depends on the original, output format and quality. Check the measured result and use the compression tool if you need to reduce it further.