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Zamzar has converted over 510 million files since 2006

Convert different files into black and white

You can use Zamzar to process a wide range of different files - just click on a format to get started:

Why convert JPGs to black and white?

You have got a colourful photo that looks great on your screen, but when you print it or use it in a design, the colours feel distracting or inconsistent. Sometimes, stripping out the colour entirely can make an image stand out even more. Converting a JPG to black and white focuses attention on the shapes, shadows, and contrast the details that give a photo its real depth and character.
You might also want to convert a JPG to black and white to reduce its file size. Colour data takes up more space, so a monochrome version is often smaller and faster to upload, download, or share — perfect for websites, emails, or digital portfolios.

Black and white JPGs are also ideal for professional and creative projects, like ID photos, art prints, or documents that require a consistent, polished look.

With an online file converter, you can easily turn any photo into a clean black-and-white version in seconds, no editing skills required. It’s quick, efficient, and gives your images that classic, timeless finish.

Fast Downloads

Zamzar has been around since 2006, and in that time we have worked day and night to make sure your files get converted as quickly as they possibly can.

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All traffic to and from our servers is secured by transport-level security, using 128-bit SSL to encrypt the data sent between your systems and ours.

Very Experienced

We’ve built up quite the armoury of file conversions, with over 1100 different file conversions now supported.

Real-time Conversions

Even though your file is converted in real time, you can still get a copy of the converted file sent to your email address should you need it.