Is Black & White free?

Yes, Black & White is completely free to use. There is no signup required, no file size limits for most tools, and no watermarks on output.

Is my data safe when using Black & White?

Yes. Black & White runs entirely in your browser. No files or data are uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security.

Black & White

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Convert images to grayscale with intensity control

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What is Black & White?

Black & White converter transforms color images into grayscale with adjustable intensity, giving you control over how much color information is removed from the output.

When to use this tool

Creating black-and-white versions of photos for print
Reducing file size by removing color data
Preparing images for documents or presentations
Achieving a classic or vintage photo aesthetic

How it works

Iterates over every pixel and applies a weighted luminance formula: gray = 0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B (ITU-R BT.601). The intensity slider blends between the original color and the fully desaturated result.