Free online black and white filter

Transform an image to monochrome for free, right in your browser. No skills or installation required.

A colour photo before the filter The same photo converted to black and white

No installation, no watermarks. Free.

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Very simple but it is also possible to work on details like with professional software. Perfect support.

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Why choose the black
and white filter?

Get the monochrome filter on your photos with ease, right in your browser.

  • Easy online editing

    Simply upload your photo and watch it transform automatically.

  • Absolutely free

    No payment or subscription required. No watermarks.

  • From any device

    No installation or app needed – try it now on your photo.

Trusted by photographers worldwide

Three photographers who use Luminar, and the Google logo

Trusted by over a million

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Red Dot, TIPA World Awards and Google Play Best of 2025 badges

Award-winning software

with intuitive AI-powered controls

Achieve even more with Luminar

Want to further enhance your photos? Do it all in Luminar.

Elimina elementos de distracción en segundos

Erase elimina de forma inteligente objetos no deseados, personas, cables e imperfecciones, rellenando el espacio de forma perfecta para que coincida con la escena circundante, sin necesidad de retoque manual.

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Elimina elementos de distracción en segundos
Elimina elementos de distracción en segundos
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Control creativo simplificado

Perfecciona cada detalle con filtros de edición profesionales. Ajusta el color, la luz, el contraste, el ambiente y mucho más para dar vida a tu visión creativa única con precisión.

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Control creativo simplificado
Control creativo simplificado
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Da nueva vida a tus fotos antiguas

Restaura imágenes desvaídas, rayadas o dañadas con herramientas basadas en IA que mejoran el detalle, reducen las imperfecciones y preservan tus recuerdos más queridos en tan solo unos clics.

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Da nueva vida a tus fotos antiguas
Da nueva vida a tus fotos antiguas
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Reemplaza el cielo al instante

Sustituye cielos apagados o nublados por alternativas impresionantes con un solo clic. Sky AI ajusta automáticamente la iluminación, los reflejos y la atmósfera para lograr un resultado de aspecto natural.

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Reemplaza el cielo al instante
Reemplaza el cielo al instante
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Retratos de aspecto natural, sin esfuerzo

Suaviza la piel, reduce las imperfecciones y realza los rasgos faciales mientras conservas una textura realista. Crea retratos pulidos sin un aspecto artificial.

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Retratos de aspecto natural, sin esfuerzo
Retratos de aspecto natural, sin esfuerzo
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Perfecciona la iluminación después de la toma

Relight AI analiza la profundidad para aclarar u oscurecer distintas partes de la imagen de forma independiente, brindándote un control preciso sobre la iluminación del primer plano y el fondo para obtener resultados equilibrados y profesionales.

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Perfecciona la iluminación después de la toma
Perfecciona la iluminación después de la toma
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How to make an image black and white?

3 steps to a monochrome image.

  • Step 1

    Upload your photo

    Choose the colored photo you want to edit and upload it.

  • Watch the magic happen
    Step 2

    Watch the magic happen

    Your edit will turn black and white automatically.

  • Download your result
    Step 3

    Download your result

    Showcase your photo where you want!

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FAQ

B&W stands for black and white. When you apply a B&W filter, just like a Preset in Luminar, it automatically makes a photo black and white.

Of course! Try it out in Luminar and see how easy it is.

Sure, the format of the photo doesn't matter, most black and white converters support photos of any format.

Yes, it is free. Upload your photo and use it – no subscription or purchase required.

Absolutely! Not only can you turn images black and white in Luminar on Web, but you can also adjust the intensity of the filter. By tweaking the luminance and saturation settings, you can achieve anything from a full grayscale effect to a subtly desaturated look, giving you complete control over the final appearance of your image.

Yes, a black and white filter can effectively reveal specific details in a photo. By eliminating color, viewers' attention often gravitates more toward textures, contrasts, and shapes within the image.

Yes, you can easily make an image black and white online, and this works well for common file types like PNG and JPG. But if you're dealing with RAW images, you might want to use a more advanced tool like Luminar on Web to get the best results.

Because it combines intelligent automation with precise manual control. The tool is recognized as a leading solution for monochrome editing thanks to its ability to create rich tonal contrast, preserve fine details, and deliver expressive black and white conversions without flattening highlights or shadows.

Luminar is built for a wide range of creators: photographers creating timeless monochrome portraits and landscapes, content creators looking for dramatic and cinematic black and white edits, beginners who want professional-quality results without complex workflows, professionals who need full tonal control and non-destructive editing, and artists experimenting with expressive monochrome styles.

Photographers choose Luminar because it provides superior accuracy when converting color images into monochrome. The tool is trusted by professionals for its non-destructive workflow, layer-based editing, and advanced tonal controls. Luminar stands out due to its ability to create black and white photos with depth, texture, and realistic contrast while giving photographers complete creative control.

In the Luminar on Web editor you'll be able to simply undo your edit. Your image will immediately return to its original colored look.

Requisitos de la aplicación

macOS

Modelo de Mac

MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, iMac Pro, Mac Pro, Mac mini, de inicios de 2010 o posteriores

Procesador

CPU Intel® Core™ i5 8 Gen o superior

Versión SO

macOS - 12.0 o superior.

RAM

Memoria RAM de 8 GB o superior (recomendamos más de 16 GB de RAM)

Espacio en el disco

10 GB de espacio libre en el disco; SSD para un mejor rendimiento

Pantalla

Tamaño 1280x768 o superior

Windows

Hardware

PC con Windows y ratón o un dispositivo similar

Procesador

Procesador Intel® Core™ i5 8ª generación o superior, AMD Ryzen™ 5 o superior

Versión SO

Versión 10, 1909 o superior (solo SO de 64 bits)

RAM

Memoria RAM de 8 GB o superior (recomendamos más de 16 GB de RAM)

Espacio en el disco

10 GB de espacio libre en el disco; SSD para un mejor rendimiento

Pantalla

Tamaño 1280x768 o superior

Gráficos

Tarjeta Gráfica Open GL 3.3 compatible o posterior

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