Is grayscale the same as removing saturation?

Both remove colour, though grayscale conversion also accounts for perceived brightness.

Can I keep a little colour?

Yes. Set the amount below 100%.

Yes. Processing and controls work in modern mobile browsers.

Convert a colour photo to black and white, or blend in a subtler amount of grayscale using the intensity control.

Drag and drop an image here

JPG, PNG or WebP — processed locally

Choose partial desaturation or full monochrome.

The preview updates as the slider moves.

Export PNG, JPG or WebP.

Your image stays on your device and is never uploaded.

Check every adjustment before downloading the result.

Controls and previews adapt to phones and tablets.

Correct dark, bright or flat photos using live controls.

Apply useful photo presets and fine-tune their appearance.

Resize, rotate, tune colours, add text, shapes and a border.

Tap any pixel of a photo to read its exact colour.