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Grayscale Image

Remove colour while retaining luminance.

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Removing colour changes how some labels and subjects can be distinguished.

Inspect tonal separation after conversion, especially where different colours have similar brightness.

Inputs and controls

One image or a batch

Source images

JPEG, PNG, WebP

Static images. Up to 4 MiB per file, 12 MiB total and 4 million pixels per image. At most six source images.

Download format

Tool inputs

PNG, preserves alpha, JPEG, flattens alpha, WebP, server support needed

Quality

Tool inputs

Allowed range: 1 to 100

How to use

Why use this tool

The grayscale output keeps shades rather than reducing every pixel to pure black or white.

Before relying on the result

Compare the finished picture with its source. Grayscale retains intermediate tones. Thresholding uses only black and white.

Questions

Is grayscale the same as thresholding?

No. Grayscale retains intermediate tones. Thresholding uses only black and white.

What should I check before using Grayscale Image?

Prepare a supported source image and check Download format and Quality. Use the exact units shown beside the controls and replace any example values with your own inputs.

Source page last modified: 2026-10-04T18:22:34+00:00. This profile describes the tool; use its page to run it.

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