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Make the background layer black and white
Make the background layer black and white

Learn how to make the background layer black and white while the foreground layers are full color

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Written by Craig Wright
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An easy way to make a design's background layer black and white while keeping the other layers full color is to use the Filter effect. You can use the Filter effect on any layer of a design, and there are several filter effects to choose from, including black and white (Noir).

Two side-by-side images. The left image is a red bag against a full color city background. The right image is the same red bag but against a black and white version of the city background.

For instructions, see Apply filter effects to a layer.

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