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3 steps to a monochrome image.
Choose the colored photo you want to edit and upload it.
Your edit will turn black and white automatically.
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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.
Mac Model
MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, iMac Pro, Mac Pro, Mac mini, early 2010 or newer
Processor
CPU Intel® Core™ i5 8 Gen or better
OS version
macOS 12.0 or higher.
RAM
Memory 8 GB RAM or more (16+ GB RAM is recommended)
Disk space
Hard disk 10 GB free space; SSD for best performance
Display
1280x768 size or better
Hardware
Windows-based hardware PC with mouse or similar input device
Processor
CPU Intel® Core™ i5 8 Gen or better, AMD Ryzen™ 5 or better
OS version
10 version 1909 or higher (only 64-bit OS)
RAM
Memory 8 GB RAM or more (16+ GB RAM is recommended)
Disk space
Hard disk 10 GB free space; SSD for best performance
Display
1280x768 size or better
Graphics
Open GL 3.3 or later compatible graphics card