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Grayscale Converter

Convert any image to black and white instantly. Compare before and after.

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Drag & drop or click to upload

Max 10MB - Ctrl+V to paste

How to use Grayscale Converter

  1. 1

    Upload your image

    Drop any color image. Conversion happens automatically on upload.

  2. 2

    Preview the result

    Use the Before/After slider to compare the original and grayscale versions.

  3. 3

    Download

    Save the black-and-white image.

Features

  • +Instant auto-conversion on upload
  • +Before/After comparison slider
  • +Luminance-weighted grayscale (accurate perceived brightness)
  • +Supports JPG, PNG, WebP

Frequently Asked Questions

What grayscale algorithm is used?

Luminance-weighted formula: 0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B, matching human perception of brightness.

Can I convert back to color?

Standard grayscale is irreversible. For colorizing grayscale photos, use the AI Colorizer tool (Phase 5).

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