What's the difference between Grayscale and Black & white?

Grayscale keeps smooth shades of grey. Black & white makes every pixel pure black or white at the level you choose, for a stark, high-contrast look.

Can I get a softer effect?

Yes — for Grayscale and Sepia, lower the Strength to blend part of the original colour back in.

It inverts every colour, like a photographic negative.

Can I convert a whole folder?

Yes — add many images and they all get the same look.

Image Tool

Grayscale Image

Turn colour photos into black and white — or sepia, high-contrast black & white, or a colour-inverted negative — with a live preview. Add many images to convert them all. Runs entirely in your browser.

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Drag an image here, or click to browse

Multiple files supported · Max 50.0 MB

How it works

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Add one or many images.
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Choose Grayscale, Black & white, Sepia or Negative, and the strength.
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Check the live preview.
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Convert and download — individually or as a ZIP.

Grayscale Image — frequently asked questions

What's the difference between Grayscale and Black & white?: Grayscale keeps smooth shades of grey. Black & white makes every pixel pure black or white at the level you choose, for a stark, high-contrast look.
Can I get a softer effect?: Yes — for Grayscale and Sepia, lower the Strength to blend part of the original colour back in.
What is Negative?: It inverts every colour, like a photographic negative.
Can I convert a whole folder?: Yes — add many images and they all get the same look.