Gimp: Convert color photos to black and white

With the free photo editing software "Gimp" you can convert color photos into black and white images with just a few clicks. Here's how to do it.

From color to black and white with gimp

1. Open a photo in the Gimp photo editing software.
2. Click the "Color" menu and select "Desaturate ...".
3. A small window opens in which you can change the gray gradation according to brightness, luminosity or the average value. It is advisable to try out all three modes in the preview.
4. If you only want to have individual parts of the picture in black and white, you have to mark them beforehand: Press [F] and circle the desired area before desaturating the area.

We have put together more tips and tricks for Gimp - for example how to remove red eyes - here.