ToolForgeby ForgeSparse

Black & White

Convert an image to greyscale.

Upload images

Drop images here, or click to browse

JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF or HEIC · you can also paste with Ctrl+V

Processed in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

Convert a photo to black and white

Turn any image greyscale with perceptually accurate luminance, then choose a look — neutral, high contrast, soft or sepia — and fine-tune brightness and contrast.

Why use this tool

Accurate greyscale

Uses luminance weighting that matches how our eyes see brightness.

Four looks

Neutral, high contrast, soft and sepia styles.

Batch conversion

Convert many images at once and download a ZIP.

Private by design

Your images are processed in your browser and never uploaded to a server.

How it works

  1. 1Upload one or more images.
  2. 2Pick a style and adjust brightness or contrast.
  3. 3Download.

Frequently asked questions

Good to know

  • Drag the slider on the preview to compare with the original.
  • High contrast suits street and architecture photos; soft suits portraits.
  • Add several images to convert them all at once.