Make an Image Black and White
Turn your images into expressive black-and-white photos in just a few clicks with the smart help of Luminar Neo.
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Step-by-Step: Converting Your Photo to Black and White
In this short video, you’ll see step by step how to turn your images into atmospheric black-and-white photos with Luminar Neo. Perfect for portraits, artistic projects, or emotional photo series.
Convert Images to Black and White for Any Purpose
Product photo, profile picture, or travel moment—with Luminar Neo, you can selectively remove color and create atmosphere. Experience the before-and-after effect and see how powerful a simplified image can be.
AI-Powered Tools for Black and White Conversion
With Luminar Neo, turn image to black and white edits are not only easy—you also get access to many other smart tools that make your photo editing workflow even more efficient.
Improve your photos in seconds - maximum quality and impressive details with only one click.
Creates a soft, professional background for portraits.
Crop your photo and get it into shape! Upload the image, select the part, and download.
Remove background with AI in Luminar – quickly and automatically.
Create collages, add photos with transparency and overlay images in Luminar.
Automatically optimize photos, increase sharpness, adjust colors and quality
Make a Black and White Photo Color!
Download Free TrialMake your photos more striking—Luminar Neo helps you convert them into stylish, professional black-and-white images.
What Our Customers Say
From hobby photographers to professionals, many appreciate how easy it is to convert images to black and white—without losing quality and with maximum creative control.
July 21, 2025
Simply fantastic!!
Great software, but what's even better: as soon as you have a problem because something isn't working as expected, you get a response from ...
support within a very short time, which has always(!) led to a solution. I've never seen that with any other (software) company. Hats off, huge compliments and many thanks!!!
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April 04, 2025
Luminar Neo – Creative Image Editing
Luminar Neo is an impressive image editing program that's a real asset for both beginners and professionals. Its AI-powered tools greatly simplify complex edits ...
– from automatic sky replacement to precise background removal.
I was particularly impressed by its user-friendliness. The interface is intuitively designed, allowing me to work quickly and efficiently without having to navigate complicated menus. At the same time, Luminar Neo also offers plenty of manual adjustment options for those who want more control over their images. Regular updates constantly bring new features, making the program even better.
And the support is very friendly and easily accessible via email.
In short: Luminar Neo is a must-have for anyone who values fast, creative, and professional image editing. Highly recommended!
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Manuel G
January 16, 2025
Super Service
I already own Luminar 4 and Luminar Mobile and am very happy with the software! I recently purchased Luminar Neo, but unfortunately, the installation ...
on my laptop didn't work (the software kept crashing on startup). I contacted customer service, and they immediately addressed my problem. I received detailed instructions via online chat and email. The service team had a few questions about the error messages, so I sent them the error log, and they got the program working right away! I personally had a very positive experience with customer service and highly recommend them if you have any problems or questions. Thanks again to the service team!
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Christian
February 12, 2025
Both the Luminar program (all…
Both the Luminar programs (all versions) and the customer service are excellent. The programs offer a wide range of editing options, which I find ...
consistently impressive. The additional and expansion programs are reasonably priced. I look forward to continued successful collaboration.
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Rolf Smets
February 22, 2025
Wolodymyr's quick, uncomplicated, and competent help got everything back in order. Thank you so much!
Quick, uncomplicated, and competent help from Wolodymyr got everything working again. Thank you!!! I've only had Luminar Neo since December 2024 and I'm very ...
with the new image editing possibilities. I was very disappointed when the program wouldn't open after an update. Quick, uncomplicated, and competent help from Wolodymyr got everything working again! Thank you!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply the black-and-white filter on my smartphone?
Yes, with Luminar Mobile, you can edit photos creatively on the go. Simply choose your photo, open the black-and-white conversion tool to make a photo black and white, and adjust brightness, contrast, and depth directly on your phone. The interface is intuitive and optimized for touchscreens—perfect for quick edits while traveling or anytime you need it.
Does converting change the photo’s size or quality?
No. Your original resolution remains the same, and you can export your image in full quality—even in print-ready formats like TIFF or PNG. When you convert color image to black and white, the process only affects color information. You don’t lose details, and you can even enhance contrast to make the image more striking.
How do I reset the black-and-white filter?
To reset the black-and-white effect, simply remove or disable the black-and-white adjustment in Luminar Neo. Since the software uses non-destructive editing, your original image remains unchanged and you can restore the color version at any time.
Can I keep some parts of the photo in color?
Yes. When converting to black and white, you can selectively keep certain areas in color. This allows you to edit specific zones so only chosen elements remain colorful while the rest of the image becomes black and white. The result is a strong visual contrast that highlights your subject.
Can any photo be turned black and white?
In general, yes. You can convert any image to black and white. However, some images with very low contrast or difficult lighting conditions may have limitations. Luminar Neo is designed to handle most photos effectively and act as a reliable black and white photo converter for different types of images.