Try a black-and-white look below, or open your own picture.
Grayscale effect
Open a photo and apply Grayscale in PictorX. This look is part of Black and White effects—adjust the settings on this page, then keep editing with layers, text, and other effects in the same workspace. Try a black-and-white look below, or open your own picture.
How it works
- Open this page and try Grayscale on the sample, or open your own photo.
- Tune the Grayscale settings, or switch to another look in Black and White effects.
- Save the result, or keep editing with layers, text, and other effects in PictorX.
What the Grayscale effect does
Grayscale is one of the looks in PictorX Black and White effects. Apply it in your browser, then keep working in the same project—crop, type, or add another effect without starting over.
More looks in Black and White effects
This page opens Black and White effects with Grayscale already selected. Switch looks on the demo to compare styles, or open the full Black and White effects page to browse every option in the set.
Looks in this set
Frequently asked questions
Is the Grayscale effect free?
Yes. Open this page in a modern browser to try Grayscale as part of the free PictorX editing workflow.
Can I keep editing after I apply Grayscale?
Yes. Apply Grayscale, then keep using layers, text, and other PictorX tools in the same workspace.
How do I open Grayscale from Black and White effects?
This page loads Black and White effects with Grayscale selected. You can also open Black and White effects and choose Grayscale from the looks.
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Dots effect
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Squares effect
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Ordered Dithering effect
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Error Diffusion effect
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Black and white
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