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Dramatic Black & White

Dramatic Black & White

Incredible B&W Photos

345 ratings
274 reviews
🎬 Entertainment
📷 Photo & Video
$2.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 20, 2011
  • January 24, 2026

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Developer

JixiPix Software
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About

Transform your photos into striking black and white images with adjustable light, contrast, and texture. Explore classic and modern styles, and use unique tools to create artistic compositions. Perfect for photographers seeking to enhance their monochrome vision.

✓Black and white photo conversion
✓Adjustable light and contrast
✓Texture and shape controls
✓Ellipse spotlight tool
✓Classic, infrared, and HD styles
✓Grain and vignette effects
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Dramatic Black & White. Based on 345 reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Photo & Video app.

Positive things

  • 👍Great for B&W photography
  • 🎨Lots of editing options
  • 💻Works well on desktop
  • 🤩Fantastic results
  • 🙌Easy to use

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes frequently
  • 🔍Clunky UI/UX
  • 🔍Annoying pop-ups
  • 🔍Slow saving process
  • 🔍Limited features
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What's New in Dramatic Black & White

2.75

January 24, 2026

Optimization, bug fixes and performance improvements.

User reviews

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Dramatic it is

I have a photo that I have loved but I could never quite get the image that would do it justice using my darkroom skills. So after 20 years I tried again with this app. Now I have the photo that I always knew was there. Great app!
rgroomerrgroomer

HALT THIS UPDATE

Revoke this update, you know by now that this update is going to Crash / Kill this app for loads of users 🙄 Fire your Email Team and seriously Reprimand you App Testers 😒😒😒😒
TheWraith517TheWraith517

Thank you

Just got this! Having fun with it! Thanks for making it a purchase not subscription
Kip6Kip6

Toll

Wirklich grandiose Ergebnisse. Top.
alf_balf_b

Love it

Great fun with it. It gives some terrific images.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Freezing on login screen

Bug

Incompatibility with newer devices

Bug

Inability to access camera

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Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to adjust individual color channels

Feature

Layers and masking tools

Feature

Remembering custom settings

Feature

Improved performance and stability

Feature

FAQ

What does Dramatic Black & White do?

This app allows you to transform your color photographs into striking black and white images. It focuses on creating artistic compositions by letting you control elements like light, contrast, texture, and form to tell a story within your photos.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include classic black and white, infrared, and high-definition dramatic styles. It offers fully customizable controls for contrast, light, texture, and shape, along with a unique ellipse spotlight tool to set light sources. Grain and vignette effects are also included.

Is this app free to use?

Based on the information provided, this application is a paid app. There are no mentions of free usage, in-app purchases, or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

What devices is Dramatic Black & White compatible with?

The app is available for MAC, iPad, and iPhone. It supports high-resolution images and output, ensuring quality results across these Apple devices.

What are some common use cases for this app?

Users can create artistic portraits with dramatic lighting, transform landscapes into moody monochrome scenes, or give everyday photos a classic, timeless feel. It's ideal for photographers who want to emphasize form, light, and shadow in their work.