Classic black and white
A timeless monochrome portrait with rich tones and sharp eyes.
Private to you. How we handle photos
What this style does
A plain dark-gray backdrop, window or rim light and a tonal range running from deep black to clean highlights, framed from the chest up. Your black and white portrait from a photo is monochrome throughout, with sharp eyes and skin that keeps its texture.
- Light
- Window light, Side light, Rim light
- Contrast
- Soft, Balanced, Bold
- Film grain
- Fine, Pronounced, Almost none
Which photo works best
Classic black and white starts from your own photo. Use a clear, well-lit photo of one person facing the camera. Only upload photos of yourself or of people who have said yes.
Cost and print size
A portrait is 3 credits. New accounts get 3 free.
See all qualities
| Quality | Credits | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Quick try | 1 | Fast and simple. Good for trying an idea. |
| Portrait | 3 | Our best likeness. Great on phones and for sharing. |
| 5 | Sharp enough to frame. Prints up to about 8 × 10 in (20 × 25 cm). | |
| Large print | 10 | For big frames. Prints up to about 16 × 20 in (40 × 50 cm). |
| Finest detail | 12 | Our most detailed painter. Takes a little longer. Prints up to about 8 × 10 in (20 × 25 cm). |
Technical details
- Quick try (Standard 1K): 896 × 1120 px, about 3 × 3.7 in at 300 dpi.
- Portrait (Studio 1K): 896 × 1120 px, about 3 × 3.7 in at 300 dpi.
- Print (Studio 2K): 1792 × 2240 px, about 6 × 7.5 in at 300 dpi.
- Large print (Studio 4K): 3584 × 4480 px, about 12 × 15 in at 300 dpi.
- Finest detail (Ultra 2K): 1792 × 2240 px, about 6 × 7.5 in at 300 dpi.
Sizes are for the 4:5 shape.
Web payments open in the next few days. Your 3 free credits work now.
You get a digital image file to download and keep, with no visible watermark. It is yours to use, including commercially, as set out in the Terms.
Questions about this style
How many credits does Classic black and white cost?
From 1 credit. Quick try is 1 credit, Portrait is 3 credits, Print is 5 credits, Large print is 10 credits and Finest detail is 12 credits. The cost is on the button before you create.
Which photo works best for Classic black and white?
Use a clear, well-lit photo of one person facing the camera. Only upload photos of yourself or of people who have said yes.
What can I change in Classic black and white?
light (Window light, Side light, Rim light), contrast (Soft, Balanced, Bold) and film grain (Fine, Pronounced, Almost none).
