Image to Grayscale

Convert color photos to black and white right in your browser, keeping the original resolution.

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How to use Image to Grayscale

  1. Add your images. Click the upload area or drag and drop up to 10 files (JPG, PNG, WEBP). Nothing is uploaded; it stays on your device.
  2. Choose your options. Adjust the settings for Image to Grayscale if they are shown, or keep the defaults for a quick result.
  3. Run Image to Grayscale. Press the "Image to Grayscale" button and wait a moment while your image is processed.
  4. Download the result. Your JPG, PNG, WEBP result downloads straight away. Process another file whenever you like, with no limits or sign-up.

Why use Image to Grayscale?

  • Private by design: runs in your browser, nothing is uploaded
  • Free with no sign-up and no watermark
  • Fast, with no upload or download wait
  • Works on phone, tablet and desktop

Common uses for Image to Grayscale

  • Create a classic monochrome look for portraits.
  • Prepare images for black-and-white printing.
  • Reduce distraction in screenshots and documents.

Private by design

Image to Grayscale runs entirely in your browser. Your image is read and processed on your own device and is never uploaded to our servers. Read our Privacy Policy for details.

Frequently asked questions

Does it change the image size?

The pixel dimensions stay the same. Only the colors are converted to shades of gray.

Is Image to Grayscale free to use?

Yes. Image to Grayscale is free, needs no account and never adds a watermark to your result.

Is my image uploaded when I use Image to Grayscale?

No. Image to Grayscale works inside your browser, so your image stays on your device from start to finish.

What file types does Image to Grayscale accept?

Image to Grayscale accepts JPG, PNG, WEBP and produces JPG, PNG, WEBP.

Is there a file size limit for Image to Grayscale?

You can process files up to 25 MB each, with up to 10 files at a time.

Does Image to Grayscale work on my phone?

Yes. Image to Grayscale is fully responsive and works in the browser on Android, iPhone, tablets and desktop computers.

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