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russells86993801
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July 27, 2026
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The black and white conversion option is grayed out on my 2026 version of Photoshop Elements. Why?

  • July 27, 2026
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I want to convert a color photo to black and white but the option is grayed out under the Enhanced options.  Why and how can I convert them. 

    Correct answer Phinny

    Image > Mode > 8 Bit on the original 16 bit color image gets you where you expected to go.  

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    russells86993801
    Participant
    July 27, 2026

    Thank you.  

    Phinny
    PhinnyCorrect answer
    Legend
    July 27, 2026

    Image > Mode > 8 Bit on the original 16 bit color image gets you where you expected to go.  

    russells86993801
    Participant
    July 28, 2026

    Thanks for educating me about latest software.  Your info was a great help.  Russell Smith

    Phinny
    Legend
    July 28, 2026

    Happy to help

    Phinny
    Legend
    July 27, 2026

    Is it a 16 bit image?

    russells86993801
    Participant
    July 27, 2026

    iPhone image, probably. 

     

    russells86993801
    Participant
    July 27, 2026

    I just used monochrome option and converted it that way but I will miss the newspaper edit and the others.