Grayscale Image
Convert photos to grayscale with a luminance-based black-and-white effect. Compare the original, retain transparency and download a lossless PNG at the same dimensions.
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How to use Grayscale Image
- 1Add your image
- 2Review the settings and preview
- 3Create and download your result
What makes it better
- Black-and-white preview without a colour tint
- Original dimensions and transparency retained
- Review your result before downloading
Good to know
- Your original stays unchanged. Lossless PNG exports avoid an extra lossy encoding step.
- Review the output before using it. Very large sources remain subject to device and processing limits.
Grayscale Image FAQ
How does Grayscale Image work?
Black-and-white preview without a colour tint Original dimensions and transparency retained Add a file, review the selected requirements and start processing. Settings remain available if you need to try again.
Will Grayscale Image change my original image?
No. Your original image stays unchanged. Review and download the result separately.
What if Grayscale Image cannot meet my settings?
You get a specific error and can adjust the settings without selecting the image again. Resolution is not silently reduced to meet a file-size target.