Learn how to use InDesign to make an image black and white. When you're designing a magazine, brochure, or book, using black and white images can go a long way in the overall design. You can use this technique to quickly and easily choose a photo and make it black and white in InDesign, whether in your layout or as a design element.
What You'll Learn in This Tutorial
- How to place an image
- How to make a picture black and white in InDesign
What You Need to Use InDesign for Black and White Images
1. How to Place an Image
You're probably wondering how to make a picture black and white in InDesign. The answer is it's super easy! Start by opening the Florya brochure in InDesign. Go to page 3 of the brochure and select the grey background image. File > Place the flower image.
2. How to Make a Picture Black and White in InDesign
Step 1
Select the Rectangle Tool (M) and make a square box that covers the flower image.
Step 2
To use InDesign for black and white images, change the color of the square we just created to Black in the Swatches panel. If you're having trouble locating the Swatches panel, go to Window > Color > Swatches.
Step 3
Then, select the black square and move it backwards so that the text appears above this layer by pressing Command-[ three times.
Step 4
Select the black square and go to Object > Effects > Transparency.
Step 5
To wrap up this tutorial on how to make an image black and white in InDesign, change the Transparency Mode to Color.
Great Job! You Learned to Make a Photo Black and White in InDesign!
You just learned how to make a photo black and white in InDesign. Take this newly learned skill and create beautiful images in seconds. This technique is perfect for graphic designers, photographers, or anyone looking to save time while editing.
Watch a Video Tutorial on How to Make an Image Black and White in InDesign
If you prefer to watch a video tutorial on using InDesign to make an image black and white, don't miss this new video from the Envato Tuts+ YouTube channel! Quickly learn how to transform a flower into a black and white photo:
Learn Even More With InDesign
After completing my tutorial on how to make a photo grayscale in InDesign, you still have so much more to learn. We know you're excited to learn how to use InDesign, so that's the purpose of this set of tutorials.
Rather than just throwing you into the deep end, I've curated a comprehensive set of tutorials that will teach you everything you need to know, without overwhelming you.
We'll start with the basics, and before you know it you'll be able to breeze through InDesign just like you did in this tutorial.
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