B&W Background
Make the background black and white while keeping the subject in full color. AI subject detection — striking selective-color effect, free online.
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How to Use B&W Background
- Upload a photo or video with a clear subject
- Click Process — AI separates subject from background
- Background is converted to black and white; subject keeps its color
- Download the result
Features
- Subject stays in full color, background goes monochrome
- AI subject detection — no manual masking needed
- Works on photos and videos
- Free with a small daily limit
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is selective color?
- Selective color is a technique where most of the image is desaturated (black and white) but one element keeps its color. Famous example: the red dress in Schindler's List. This tool does it automatically — AI finds the subject and desaturates everything else.
- Does it work on videos?
- Yes — each frame is processed independently with AI subject detection.
- Will the subject's color always look right?
- On clean shots with a clear subject — yes. On busy or low-contrast images, AI may blend a bit of background near the subject's edges. The reroll button is there for a fresh attempt with a different seed.