e_grayscale token to the transform segment of any delivery URL:
How does it work?
e_grayscale is a flag token — it takes no value. It removes color information entirely, mapping every pixel to its gray equivalent.
For threshold-based black-or-white output where each pixel becomes pure black or pure white, use e_blackwhite instead. To flip an image to its negative, use e_invert.
When to use it
- Produce timeless black-and-white photography.
- Draw attention to composition and lighting over color.
- Give product shots an elegant, minimal look.
- Create dramatic, classic portraits.
How do you combine it with other effects?
Chain grayscale with contrast and structure to keep detail from going flat. We recommend pairing it with a contrast level around 40, because removing color tends to reduce apparent separation between tones (e.g.e_grayscale,e_contrast:40).
Next steps
Contrast
Widen or narrow the gap between light and dark areas with
e_contrast.Saturation
Reduce color intensity short of full grayscale with
e_saturation.Sharpen
Define edges and detail with
e_sharpen.All effects
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