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# Black and White Image Editor

Create a monochrome copy of a color photo, or blend some color back in with the strength slider. Your original file stays untouched.

Free · No signupPhotos stay in your browser

Grayscale strength 100%

**Live preview**Choose a photo to begin

Your result will appear here

Local processing. No account needed.

This changes tones in a digital copy. It does not restore faded detail or reveal a photograph’s original historical appearance.

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## How to use black & white

1. Choose a color photo.
2. Adjust grayscale strength from original color to full black and white.
3. Download the monochrome PNG.

## A practical example

At 100% strength, each pixel’s red, green and blue values become the same weighted gray value. At 50%, the output blends gray with the original color.

## Frequently asked questions

Can I keep a little color?

Yes. Lower the grayscale strength to blend the monochrome effect with the original photo.

Can this add color to a black-and-white photo?

No. This tool removes color. RestoreBunny’s AI colorizer is a separate product feature, and its generated colors are interpretations.

## Keep working on your photo

- [Adjust brightness and contrast](<https://restorebunny.com/tools/image-brightness/>)
- [AI photo colorization](<https://restorebunny.com/features/photo-colorizer/>)

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