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

photographers and organizations

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

Award-winning software

with intuitive AI-powered controls

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!

Achieve even more with Luminar

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

Remove distractions in seconds

Erase intelligently removes unwanted objects, people, wires, and blemishes while seamlessly filling the space to match the surrounding scene—no manual retouching required.

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Creative control made simple

Fine-tune every detail with professional editing filters. Adjust color, light, contrast, mood, and more to achieve your unique creative vision with precision.

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Bring old photos back to life

Restore faded, scratched, or damaged images with AI-powered tools that enhance detail, reduce imperfections, and preserve cherished memories in just a few clicks.

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Replace the sky instantly

Swap dull or overcast skies with breathtaking alternatives in one click. Sky AI automatically matches lighting, reflections, and atmosphere for a natural-looking result.

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Replace the sky instantly
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Natural-looking portraits, effortlessly

Smooth skin, reduce imperfections, and enhance facial features while preserving realistic texture. Create polished portraits without the artificial look.

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Natural-looking portraits, effortlessly
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Perfect the light after the shot

Light Depth reads the depth of your image to create a 3D map of the scene, letting you brighten or darken foreground and background areas independently for more dimensional, balanced lighting.

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How would you like to transform your photo?

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What sets us apart

6 reasons to make Luminar your go-to web editing space.

  • Own it once

    Pay once, keep the Web editor and Mobile app forever — zero subscriptions.

  • Flagship AI Tools

    Luminar’s iconic tools, including Light Depth and Sky AI, seamlessly brought to the web.

  • Unlimited usage

    Unlimited access to every AI tool with zero hidden credit limits.

  • Synced everywhere

    Seamlessly sync your photos and edits between mobile and web.

  • RAW, right in your browser

    Full RAW file support directly in your browser without lag.

  • Presets & Filters Library

    A rich collection of professional presets and filters crafted for every creative style.

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Luminar on Web runs only in desktop browsers

Get Luminar on Web today and enjoy Luminar on Mobile for free.

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INCLUDED

Basic Tools
Full RAW file support
Cloud: 100 MB
Export (standard quality)

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$69.00

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Basic Tools
Full RAW file support
Presets, Filters, Erase & Light Depth
Unlimited AI edits
Cloud storage access from Web & Mobile
Cross-device editing

Everything in Web, plus:

Presets, Filters, Erase & Light Depth
Unlimited AI edits
Cloud storage access from Web & Mobile
Cross-device editing
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Everything in Web Full Access, Plus:

AI Tools 365 days
  • Restoration
  • GenErase
  • GenSwap
  • GenExpand
  • AI Assistant
Spaces – your curated web-galleries
Continuous updates
Access to Fall Upgrade 2026 features

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.

App Requirements

macOS

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

Windows

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

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