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Carbon - B&W Filters & Effects

Carbon - B&W Filters & Effects

Black and White Photo Editor

13K ratings
1152 reviews
🌟 Lifestyle
📷 Photo & Video
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 22, 2016
  • March 6, 2025

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Developer

Livintis W.L.L.
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About

Enhance your photos with a wide array of black and white filters and effects. This app offers simple controls to apply professional-grade monochrome looks, add textures like grain and grunge, and create artistic images quickly. Share your edited photos with ease.

✓Black and white photo editing
✓58 B&W filters
✓Photo textures (grain, dust, grunge)
✓Creative borders
✓RAW photo support
✓Simple, intuitive design
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Carbon. Based on 13K reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 15 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Photo & Video app.

Positive things

  • 👍True to their word
  • 👍Extremely good quality
  • 👍Easy to use
  • 👍Amazing features
  • 👍Variety of filters to choose from
  • 👍Versatile creative tool
  • 👍Wonderful application
  • 👍Elegant and effective
  • 👍Fantastic app
  • 👍My go-to photo editing app
  • 👍Reliable for years
  • 👍Excellent app
  • 👍Best B&W app
  • 👍Intuitive and powerful
  • 👍Fantastic customer service

Negative things

  • 🔒Constant need to update and restore initial purchase
  • 🔒Subscription model feels like prioritizing earnings over loyalty
  • 🐛Crashes and not loading properly on some devices
  • 💰Expensive, with too many paywalls and upsells
  • 💰Paid filters taken away from existing users
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What's New in Carbon

14.4

March 6, 2025

- Minor bug fixes and performance enhancements

Subscription plans

Carbon Membership (Monthly)

Access all pro filters, textures and tools

$4.991 Month
3 Days trial
How to cancel Carbon subscription ⁉️
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In-App Purchases

$3.99

B&W Photography Filters

All 56 Stunning Black and White Presets

User reviews

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ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! GET IT NOW! YOU WON’T REGRET

I’ve tried countless black and white photo apps over the years, and this one is in a league of its own. The filters don’t just strip away color, they add depth, mood, and timeless character to every image. The contrast is beautifully balanced, the grain looks natural instead of artificial, and every preset feels thoughtfully crafted rather than overprocessed.

What impressed me most is how effortlessly it transforms an ordinary photo into something that looks gallery worthy. Whether you’re after a classic film aesthetic, dramatic high contrast, or soft vintage tones, this app delivers consistently stunning results.

The interface is intuitive, fast, and refreshingly free of unnecessary clutter, making the editing experience enjoyable from start to finish. If you’re serious about black and white photography or simply want your photos to have a more artistic, cinematic feel, this app is absolutely worth downloading. Easily one of the best photo editing apps I’ve used.
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Reese PelajeauxReese Pelajeaux

Solid App no Regrets and No Issues

Keep delivering a solid product!!
57nuke57nuke

Carbon is a Great App..but needs a few bits sorting

Carbon is a Fabulous app, that does a great job, easy to use and for the B&W photographers it’s a must I think…. Does need a few things updating and a few more functions , but hopefully they will come soon…
RC7178RC7178

More filters like IBIZA (Brighter one)

I need more B&W filters like IBIZA with brighter colors (highlighted color/colors) and sharper.

I trust you guys. With Kind Regards ~
Sherap6Sherap6

Fabulous

A perfect App noir …. A different twist on life
Lu BakerLu Baker
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Restore purchases not working

Bug

Photo rotation issue when adding textures

Bug

Hashtag feature not working properly

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Requested Features

11 requests

Preview filters before purchasing

Feature

Ability to zoom in while editing

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Marks/numbers on editing sliders

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Save editing sequences to apply to other photos

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Bulk editing option

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Customizable hashtag limits

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Lossless export option

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Ability to edit aspect ratio and crop within the app

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Change canvas color

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Video editing support

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FAQ

What does the Carbon app do?

Carbon is a photo editing app specializing in black and white effects. It allows users to apply a variety of monochrome filters, add textures like grain and grunge, and incorporate creative borders to enhance their photos. The app aims to provide professional-grade results with simple controls.

What are the key features of Carbon?

Key features include over 58 black and white filters, various photo textures such as grain, dust, and grunge, and the ability to add creative borders with blending modes. It also offers a simple, intuitive design and supports RAW photos from DSLR cameras.

How much does Carbon cost?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This means you can access basic features for free, with the option to buy additional filters, textures, or other premium content.

What kind of photos can I edit with Carbon?

Carbon is designed to enhance any type of photo, but it particularly excels at bringing out details and style in black and white. It supports RAW photos from DSLR cameras, making it suitable for professional photographers, as well as everyday smartphone photos.

Who is Carbon designed for?

This app is for anyone interested in creating artistic black and white photographs. It's particularly beneficial for photographers who want to achieve professional-looking monochrome images without complex editing tools, and for users who appreciate a minimalist and efficient editing experience.