Convert photos, GIFs, and videos to black and white

What Black & White Tools is for

Black & White Tools is designed for quick grayscale conversion across different media types. Instead of opening separate image, GIF, and video tools, you can use one Grafiq feature for the whole job.

• Convert photos and screenshots to black and white.
• Convert animated GIFs to black and white.
• Convert supported videos to black and white MP4 output.
• Preview results before saving when available.
• Save new copies without overwriting your originals.
• Use the tool for creative edits, archives, thumbnails, and presentation media.

How to convert an image to black and white

1. Open Black & White Tools.
   In Grafiq, open More → Black & White Tools.
2. Choose an image.
   Select the photo, screenshot, scan, or other supported image file you want to convert.
3. Preview the result.
   Use the preview area or preview option to check how the black and white version looks.
4. Save the converted copy.
   Export the black and white result as a new file.
5. Review the export.
   Open the saved file and confirm that the contrast and detail look acceptable.

How to convert an animated GIF to black and white

1. Open Black & White Tools.
   Open More → Black & White Tools.
2. Choose the GIF.
   Select the animated GIF you want to convert.
3. Preview if available.
   Check the animation before export so you know you selected the correct file.
4. Export the black and white GIF.
   Save a new grayscale version of the animated GIF.
5. Check the animation.
   Open the exported GIF and confirm that timing and motion still look right.

How to convert a video to black and white

1. Open Black & White Tools.
   Open More → Black & White Tools.
2. Choose a video file.
   Select the supported video you want to convert.
3. Choose where to save the result.
   Pick an output location for the new black and white MP4.
4. Start the export.
   Run the black and white video conversion.
5. Wait for processing.
   Video conversion can take longer than image conversion because the video must be re-encoded.
6. Review the exported MP4.
   Open the result and check playback, audio, timing, and overall look.

Good uses for black and white conversion

• Create a classic black and white photo look.
• Make old-photo style family archive images.
• Remove distracting color from a screenshot or image.
• Create black and white thumbnails or presentation visuals.
• Convert a GIF to a simpler grayscale style.
• Create a black and white version of a short video clip.
• Prepare consistent-looking media for a slideshow or document.

Tips for better black and white results

• Start with a clear original that has good contrast.
• Check faces, text, and important details after conversion.
• Images with similar colors but different brightness levels usually convert well.
• Images where important details depend only on color may lose separation in black and white.
• For important projects, keep both the color original and the black and white export.

What to watch out for

• Black and white conversion removes color information.
• Red, green, blue, and other colors can become similar gray tones.
• Some details may become harder to see if the original has low contrast.
• Video export re-encodes the file, so file size and quality may change.
• Large videos can take time to process.
• Always review the exported copy before deleting or archiving the original.