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Black & White Editor - Effects

Professional black & white editor with 10 conversions and precise tone controls

macOSPhoto & Image$7.99v1.0

Black and white photo editor with 10 conversion algorithms, precise tone controls, color toning, and film effects — entirely offline, no account.

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On-device · No account · No tracking
10 conversion algorithmsMono, Noir, Tonal, Luminosity, High Contrast, Red Filter, Green Filter, Blue Filter, Infrared, and Channel Mixer
Full tone controlAdjust Exposure, Brightness, Contrast, Highlights, Shadows, Gamma, and Filter Strength
Color toningSepia, Selenium, Cyanotype, Coffee, Cool

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What it does

Darkroom-grade tools

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10 conversion algorithms

Mono, Noir, Tonal, Luminosity, High Contrast, Red Filter, Green Filter, Blue Filter, Infrared, and Channel Mixer — preview all 10 on your image side-by-side.

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Full tone control

Adjust Exposure, Brightness, Contrast, Highlights, Shadows, Gamma, and Filter Strength — refine every parameter with precision.

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Color toning

Sepia, Selenium, Cyanotype, Coffee, Cool — add warm or cool tints after conversion with adjustable intensity.

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Film effects

Film Grain for authentic texture, Vignette to frame your subject, and Light Rays for dramatic sunbeam effects.

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One-tap presets

Classic Noir, Fine Art, Vintage Sepia, Cyanotype Print, High Key, Infrared Dream — bundle conversion, tone, toning, and effects in one tap.

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Before & After compare

Preview your edited result or split-view the color original beside the monochrome conversion side-by-side.

Why BraveCL

Built the BraveCL way.

Buy once, keep forever

$7.99 one time. No subscription, no renewal, no paywalled features — yours permanently.

Fully on-device

All processing happens on your device. Your files never leave it.

No account required

Download and use immediately. No sign-up, no email, no data collected.

Free updates included

All future updates are included. No upgrade fees, ever.

How it works

  1. 01
    Import your photo

    Open any photo from your Mac and instantly see all 10 conversions applied side-by-side in the filter panel.

  2. 02
    Choose & refine

    Pick your preferred conversion, then adjust tone controls, add color toning or film effects, and blend the filter strength to taste.

  3. 03
    Export your result

    Save as JPEG, PNG, TIFF, or HEIC with full file-location control. Share directly from the app or use undo/redo with full history.

Where Black & White Editor - Effects runs

macOS
Available
  • Version 1.0

Frequently asked questions

Is this a subscription?
No. Black & White Editor - Effects is a one-time purchase ($7.99). All features and updates are included with no recurring fees.
Does it use the cloud?
No. Black & White Editor - Effects runs entirely on your Mac with no cloud upload. Every conversion, adjustment, and export happens locally on your device.
What formats can I export?
JPEG, PNG, TIFF, and HEIC. Each format supports quality sliders where applicable, and you have full control over where files are saved on your Mac.
Can I undo my edits?
Yes. Full undo and redo history is available for every discrete edit. Use ⌘Z to undo and ⌘⇧Z to redo as you work through your image.
Is there a trial?
No. Black & White Editor - Effects is only available as a one-time purchase. Try it risk-free with App Store's standard return policy on macOS.

System requirements

Purchase model
One-time purchase
In-app purchases
None
Account required
None
What's new · v1.0
Version 2.0 is a complete rebuild: • 10 distinct conversion algorithms — each with a live thumbnail of your photo, rendered instantly in the filter panel • Channel Mixer for manual RGB weighting • Full tone chain: Exposure, Highlights, Shadows, Gamma, Contrast, Brightness • Color toning: Sepia, Selenium, Cyanotype, Coffee, Cool with intensity control • Film Grain, Vignette, and Light Rays effects • Six one-tap presets: Classic Noir, Fine Art, Vintage Sepia, Cyanotype Print, High Key, Infrared Dream • Before/After split view • HEIC export added • Full undo/redo history

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