AI Grayscale to Bitmap Converter

Converting a grayscale image to bitmap means changing it from a picture with multiple shades of gray into an image with only two colors: black and white. Each pixel becomes either fully black or fully white, creating a high-contrast, simplified graphic. This is also known as creating a 1-bit image.

An AI analyzes the brightness of each pixel in your grayscale image. Based on a threshold, it decides whether to make that pixel black or white. You can influence this process with a text prompt, asking for effects like dithering, which uses patterns of black and white pixels to simulate shading and texture.

Dithering is a technique used to create the illusion of more colors or shades with a limited color palette. In a bitmap image, it involves arranging black and white pixels in specific patterns to simulate gray tones and create texture, preventing large, flat areas of color.

Images with strong contrast and clearly defined subjects often produce the most dramatic results. However, our AI is capable of interpreting a wide variety of grayscale images, from detailed photographs to simple graphics, and transforming them into unique bitmap art.

Converting to 1-bit is often done for stylistic reasons to achieve a retro, pixelated, or high-contrast look. It's also used for technical purposes, such as preparing graphics for screen printing, for use on simple monochrome displays, or to create very small file sizes.

You cannot edit the image directly on the platform. If you want to make changes, you can adjust your text prompt and generate a new version of the bitmap image. For example, try adding 'with a cross-hatch dither pattern' to your prompt to see a different style.

Your generated bitmap image will be available to download as a high-resolution, watermark-free PNG file.