# Video Grayscale Convert video to grayscale (black and white) > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/video-grayscale - **Category:** Media - **Keywords:** video, grayscale, black and white, monochrome, desaturate, bw ## Overview The Video Grayscale tool allows you to easily convert your color videos into classic black and white or partially desaturated footage. By adjusting the saturation level and choosing your preferred output format, you can quickly create stylized, monochrome videos directly in your browser. ## Inputs - **Video File** (file): Select a video file to convert to grayscale - **Saturation Level** (range): Range: 0 to 1 (0 = full grayscale, 1 = original color) - **Output Format** (select) ## When to use - When you need to give a modern video a vintage, classic, or cinematic black-and-white aesthetic. - When reducing the visual noise of color in a video to focus the viewer's attention purely on shapes, lighting, and motion. - When preparing video assets for artistic projects, dramatic presentations, or stylized social media content. ## How it works - Upload your video file (up to 500MB) in any standard video format. - Adjust the saturation slider from 0 (complete grayscale) to 1 (original color) to achieve the desired level of desaturation. - Select your preferred output format, such as MP4, WebM, MKV, or keep the original format. - Process the video to apply the grayscale effect and download your finished file. ## Use cases - Creating dramatic, noir-style short films or cinematic sequences by completely desaturating color footage. - Designing muted background videos for websites to ensure overlay text remains highly readable. - Restoring a uniform, historical look to modern documentary clips or interview footage. ## Frequently asked questions ### What video formats are supported for upload? You can upload any standard video file, and the tool supports outputting to MP4, WebM, MKV, or keeping the original format. ### Can I keep a small amount of color in my video? Yes, you can adjust the saturation level slider between 0 and 1. Setting it to a low value like 0.1 or 0.2 keeps a subtle hint of color. ### Is there a file size limit for the video upload? Yes, the maximum supported video file size for conversion is 500 MB. ### Does converting a video to grayscale reduce its quality? No, the tool processes the video to remove color saturation while preserving the original resolution and detail of your footage. ### Can I convert my video back to color after saving it as grayscale? No, once a video is processed and saved as grayscale, the original color data is discarded. You should keep your original color file as a backup. ## Related tools - [Convert GIF to MP4](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/gif-to-mp4): Convert GIF images to MP4 video format with customizable quality and resolution settings - [Convert GIF to WebM](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/gif-to-webm): Convert GIF images to WebM video format with modern compression and web optimization - [Convert MP4 to GIF](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/mp4-to-gif): Convert MP4 videos to GIF format with 30-second limit and customizable quality settings - [Video Frame Interpolation](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/video-frame-interpolation): Convert video to higher frame rate (30fps/60fps) for smoother motion. Note: Processing is intensive and may take several minutes. - [HDR to SDR Converter](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/video-hdr-to-sdr): Convert HDR (High Dynamic Range) videos to SDR (Standard Dynamic Range) with proper tone mapping and color space conversion - [SDR to HDR Converter](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/video-sdr-to-hdr): Convert SDR (Standard Dynamic Range) videos to HDR (High Dynamic Range) format with enhanced brightness and BT.2020 color space - [Video to AAC Converter](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/video-to-aac): Extract audio from video and convert to AAC format - [Video to APNG](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/video-to-apng): Convert video clips to APNG (Animated PNG) format with transparency support and better quality than GIF ## Samples - [Video Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/video-samples): Sample video files in different formats and orientations - [Video AV1 Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/video-av1-samples): Sample video files encoded in AV1 format - [Video H.264 Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/video-h264-samples): Sample video files encoded in H.264 (AVC) format - [Video H.265 Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/video-h265-samples): Sample video files encoded in H.265 (HEVC) format ## Related content - [Video Color Correction, Looks, and Delivery](https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/video-color-grading-and-filters-tools): Correct exposure and color in video, add a restrained LUT or filter look, and handle interlacing or HDR/SDR delivery separately.