[Gimp-user] Convert image to black and white

[rich2005 <forums gimpusers com>]

> I am trying to convert a image from color to black and white. I am
> trying to convert a family from color to black and white using Gimp. I
> don't have much experience with Gimp, so any help would be nice.

First thing: Your image is in **color indexed** mode. Change that to RGB (an
alternative is straight to greyscale)

Gimp menu Image -> Mode -> RGB

Now you can change to a "without color" image that will allow for some
adjustment.

Gimp menu Colors -> Desaturate  gives 3 options. One of those will possibly
suffice. see attachment

It is possible to adjust even more using the 'curves tool' 

rich: www.gimp-forum.net

Attachments:
* http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/482/original/desaturate.jpg

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