Color to black and white

PNG Grayscale Converter

Turn an image gray or pure black and white. Drag to compare with the original. Transparency stays exactly as it was.

  • Before / after
  • Keeps transparency
  • Pure black & white
  1. Add an imageOr try the sample
  2. Pick a styleGray, or black and white
  3. DownloadSave your PNG

Drop an image here

PNG, JPG or WebP up to 20 MB. It stays on your device.


Using PNG Grayscale Converter

Turn an image gray or pure black and white, and drag to compare it with the original. Transparency stays as it was.

  1. Choose an image or try the sample. The gray version appears right away.
  2. Pick Gray or Black & white. For black and white, move the cutoff to choose which pixels turn white.
  3. Drag the compare slider to check it against the original, then download your PNG.

Example

Choose an image or try the sample. The gray version appears right away.

Questions & answers

What is the difference between Natural and Simple average?

Natural weights colors by how bright they look to the eye. Simple average treats red, green and blue equally, so some colors look brighter or darker than you expect.

Is my image uploaded?

No. It is processed in your browser and stays on your device.

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