Color photos can be converted into black and white.
Color pictures can be converted to black and white with an editing procedure that creates a vintage effect. Most graphic editors feature this ability, but the better-known ones can get a bit expensive. Certain versions of the Microsoft operating system, such as Windows 7, have a built-in viewer where this task can be completed for free. There are also ways to do this online without having to spend any money. The pictures should first be imported from a cell phone, camera or other photo-capable digital device.
Microsoft Windows 7
Click on the "Start" button located in the bottom left-hand corner of the desktop and select "All Programs." From this folder, start the "Windows Live Photo Gallery" application. This is a free basic editing program that comes with certain versions of Windows. (If your OS doesn't feature it, there is a free way to complete this task online, explained below.) Go to the "File" menu in the upper-left corner and click "Include Folder." Click on the "Add" button and locate the picture you would like to convert into black and white.
Converting the Picture
Look at the navigation pane located on the left and double-click on the selected picture in order to expose the application's editing capabilities. Choose the option labeled "Adjust Color" from the right menu bar. Next, use the "Saturation" slider by sliding it to the left to convert the picture to black and white.
Free Online Option
Go to the Free Online Image Editor site. Select the black and white picture under the "Step 1: Select a Process" option, which is located toward the left of the screen. There are numerous editing options available on this picture, but this one will convert the picture into black and white. Move down until you see "Step 2: Choose Your Picture." Click on an option called "Choose File," immediately to the right. From the window that opens, browse over to the picture that you wish to convert and press "Open."
Saving the Picture
Click on the "Submit" button in order to complete the conversion. Do not select the "Make Public" option unless you would like to share this picture with everyone who visits the site. Right-click on the converted picture and choose "Save Image As" to save the visible image to your computer.
