How to Convert a Color Image Into a Black and White Image in GIMP

Open GIMP., Open the "Colors" dropdown menu and select the 'Desaturate' option., Select any of the three options available., Done.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Open GIMP.

    Add a color image (use Ctrl+O to insert an image) into it. , This will open the desaturate dialog box containing three options., Make sure the 'Preview' check box is checked.

    Usually the 'Average' option would do., The image will now change to black and white.

    You have now successfully converted a color image to black and white!
  2. Step 2: Open the "Colors" dropdown menu and select the 'Desaturate' option.

  3. Step 3: Select any of the three options available.

Detailed Guide

Add a color image (use Ctrl+O to insert an image) into it. , This will open the desaturate dialog box containing three options., Make sure the 'Preview' check box is checked.

Usually the 'Average' option would do., The image will now change to black and white.

You have now successfully converted a color image to black and white!

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