Black and White Photo Converter

Turn colour photos into black and white with an adjustable strength. Part of Freeflow Tools, ready in seconds.

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How to use Black & White

Convert colour pictures to grayscale for printing, documents or a classic look. Use the strength slider for a full black and white, or a gentle fade of the colour.

  1. Drop a picture (or several) onto the page.
  2. Set the strength: 100 is fully black and white, lower keeps some colour.
  3. Choose the format and quality.
  4. Press Start and download.

Why use Black & White here

  • Strength slider from 0 to 100
  • Several pictures at once
  • JPG, PNG or WebP output

Frequently asked questions

How do I make a photo black and white?

Add the photo, leave the strength at 100 and press Start.

Can I keep a little colour?

Yes. Lower the strength: at 50 the colours are half faded.

Will the file get smaller?

Often a little, because there is less colour information, but the size depends on the format and quality you pick.

Is Black & White free?

Yes, and you do not need an account. The free plan allows up to 20 MB and 5 files at a time, and 10 free uses a day. After that you can come back tomorrow or choose a plan. The paid plans (Plus and Pro) remove the wait and raise the file size limit to 250 MB and 500 MB.

Do I need to install anything?

No. Open the page and use it. There is nothing to install, and it works on phones, tablets and computers.

What if something goes wrong?

Open Support from the menu at the top of the page and tell us what happened. A use that fails is not counted against your limit.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in current versions of Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox on phones, tablets and computers. Very large files can be slow on older phones.

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