Phixit

Make a photo black and white

Black and white strips a photo back to light, shape and texture. Phixit opens your photo with a balanced silver look you can push toward gritty noir or warm sepia.

Free, no sign-up. Your photo stays on your device. Try it on a sample photo

The Phixit editor with a sunset photo open, the adjustment sliders on the right and the looks film strip below

How to make a photo black and white

  1. Choose or drop a photo. It opens already converted with the Silver look.
  2. Try Noir for strong contrast or Sepia print for a warm vintage tone, and set Look strength to taste.
  3. Fine-tune Contrast, Shadows and Film grain if you like, then save from Export.

Good to know

  • The Color mixer still works after converting: lower the luminance of Blue to darken skies, or raise Orange to brighten skin.
  • A touch of grain makes digital black and white feel like film.
  • Hold the Hold for before button to compare with the color original.

Questions

Is it just desaturation?

No. The conversion keeps the perceived brightness of each color, and the looks add contrast curves and grain the way film would.

Can I go back to color?

Yes. Choose Original in the looks strip or press undo.

Can I make a sepia or blue-toned print?

Yes. Sepia print and Cyanotype are in the looks strip, and the Duotone style lets you choose any two colors.

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