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Inspiring
March 1, 2026
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How to Fix Image Not Turning Black and White When Using Blend Mode in InDesign

  • March 1, 2026
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why isn’t my image turning black and white if the the blend mode is on luminosity and the box is filled in black??

see below

 

    Correct answer rob day

    You can also select the Graphic and apply the Luminosity to the image rather than its container:

     

     

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    rob day
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    rob dayCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    March 1, 2026

    You can also select the Graphic and apply the Luminosity to the image rather than its container:

     

     

    Inspiring
    March 1, 2026

    still not working

     

    rob day
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    Community Expert
    March 1, 2026

    Hi ​@hendy_5450 , Make sure there is a white filled object behind the image, and your Transparency Blend Space is set to RGB. (Note that if the output is to an offset press running 4 CMYK plates the black and white image will separate to all 4 plates)