Convert Images to Black and White in the GIMP Application

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Video: Convert Images to Black and White in the GIMP Application

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You're watching VisiHow. In this tutorial, we're going to show you how to apply the grayscale effect on an image in GIMP in Windows 7.

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   You should have the program open and an image ready to use

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   You can refer to our other tutorials to find out exactly how to do that before we proceed.

   

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   First, click "Colors" at the top of the window

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   You may need to move the "Toolbox" window to see the menu.

   

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   Then, click "Desaturate..."

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   Its icon on the left is grey and blue. A dialogue box will appear with a preview of the default saturation.

   

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   If you're satisfied with the selections, click "OK"

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   You can choose how you want your image to be desaturated from the options

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   The selections are "Lightness, "Luminosity", and "Average". Those vary slightly, depending upon on what part you would like to focus your desaturation.

   

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   Ensure that the "Preview" box is checked

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   Once you are satisfied with the chosen saturation, click "OK"

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   This will apply your changes.

   

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   You can also click "Reset" to reset the settings

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   Then, edit brightness and contrast if needed

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   There are other VisiHow tutorials on how to do that.

   

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