How to Convert a Color Photo to Black and White Using Photoshop Elements

If you've been wondering how to convert a color digital photograph to black and white using Photoshop Elements, here's an article to help you do just that.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Adobe Photoshop Elements software
• a color digital photograph

1. Start the Adobe Photoshop Elements software.

2. 
    
   Welcome screen

   From the Welcome menu, choose Edit and Enhance Photos.

3. 
    
   Open file

   From the File menu, choose Open. Locate your photo on the disk, then click on Open to bring up the picture.

4. 
    
   Select greyscale

   From the Image menu, select Mode, then Greyscale. You will be prompted with the question "Discared color information?" Click on OK.

5. 
    
   Image in black and white

   Immediately save this file with a new name so you can still keep the color image. Choose File then Save As, then type in a new file name. I generally keep the same name, but add the letters BW at the end.

Tips & Warnings

• Black and white photos have a timeless look.
• Converting a photo to black and white can help even out skin tones.
• Converting a photo to black and white is helpful if the colors in the photo are too bright or seem to clash.
• Experiment with converting your photos from color to black and white. Some photos look better in color, and others look better in black and white.

[Desula]

on 5/22/2008 That almost looks like an Ansel Adams photo when it's in black & white!!!