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B&W: Formats, File Types, and Size Limits

A practical reference for black & white: supported input formats, size limits, and how to get the best output. Every file stays on your device.

Published August 28, 20264 min read
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Formats, file types, and size limits for B&W

Knowing what Black & White accepts makes your workflow smoother.

Supported formats

The tool works with JPEG, PNG, WEBP, AVIF, GIF.

FormatMIME typeStatus
JPEG`image/jpeg`Supported
PNG`image/png`Supported
WEBP`image/webp`Supported
AVIF`image/avif`Supported
GIF`image/gif`Supported

Size limits

Black & White processes up to 50 MB. Because everything runs in your browser, the practical limit is your device's memory — not a crowded server.

Getting the best output

  • Use the newest formats you can for the best quality-to-size balance
  • When quality matters, choose lossless options; when sharing, choose compact ones
  • Keep a backup of your original input before processing

Verdict

Black & White handles JPEG, PNG, WEBP, AVIF, GIF and up to 50 MB with no file ever leaving your device.

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Frequently asked questions

What formats does B&W support?

Black & White works with JPEG, PNG, WEBP, AVIF, GIF.

Is there a file size limit?

Black & White handles up to 50 MB because processing happens locally in your browser.

Can I process multiple items?

Yes — process as many as you need. There are no daily or monthly caps.

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