- B&W Image Filter
Bring a classic look to your pictures with a black and white filter
The black and white filter removes the colors from your pictures, bringing a fresh perspective while preserving image quality.
Apply a black and white filter to your pictures
It only takes one click to turn all your photos into black and white. Canva’s Mono filters drain the colors from your images, leaving a dramatic effect and bringing a new focus to your images. Apply a black and white effect on images in any format, size, and dimension. You can adjust the intensity of the filter using the intensity slider.
Enhance your image
Don’t stop at the black and white image converter. You can improve your photo further using our photo editor(opens in a new tab or window). Intensify the black and white effect by adjusting the brightness(opens in a new tab or window) and contrast via easy-to-use sliders or colorize black and white(opens in a new tab or window). Crop(opens in a new tab or window) and flip(opens in a new tab or window) your greyscale image. Use the Auto Focus and Auto Enhance(opens in a new tab or window) tools to retouch your image. If you’re on Pro, you can use the one-click Background Remover(opens in a new tab or window) and Resize(opens in a new tab or window) tools.
Create black and white images for any purpose
Image quality is preserved as you change pictures to black and white on our online photo editor. Apply the Mono filters for portraits, landscape shots, and even product photos. Establish a timeless appeal and exercise creative control over your images. Then, share your B&W photo online, upload it to Instagram, Facebook, and other social media sites, or add it to your artistic portfolio.
How to make a picture black and white
Frequently Asked Questions
- To change your picture to black and white online, start a design project, upload your picture, and select Edit on the toolbar to make changes to your image. Under Filters, choose from one of six Mono filters—Classic, Ink, Noir, Film, Newspaper, and Slate—and adjust the intensity of the filter with the slider.
- When you apply a B&W filter, all the colors on the picture are converted to greyscale. It’s commonly used by photographers to create a classic, vintage effect. It evokes a nostalgic, dreamy mood and enhances the focus on the photo subject.
- To reverse or remove the Mono filter, simply click the Undo icon on the menu bar. Alternatively, click Edit image, then under Filters, you’ll see the intensity slider for the Mono filters. Set the slider to 0 to bring the colors back to your photo.
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