Black and white film is as timeless as photography itself. Unforgettable historical moments and our own lives have all been captured through photography — and it all started out with a simple piece of cellulose that when developed, became a black and white image.
Although we’ve advanced far beyond the early days of photography with high quality films like Kodak Portra or Cinestill 800T, there’s still an allure to the way images look when stripped of color. It’s no wonder why even digital photographers are trying to achieve the age-old black and white film look!
Thankfully, with custom Lightroom presets, we can achieve just that. Check out our picks for the best black and white film presets!
Want more presets and tips? Check out our several Lightroom preset packs and more preset guides!
All-in-One Ilford Lightroom Preset Pack
Recreate the classic essence of Ilford’s black and white films with the Ultimate Ilford Lightroom preset pack for desktop and mobile! Drawing inspiration from renowned films like HP5, XP2, and Delta, these hand-crafted presets offer rich shadows, crisp highlights, and authentic grainy textures. Perfect for anything from moody portraits to striking street photos to dramatic landscapes, this pack will transform your digital shots into timeless monochrome masterpieces!
Black & White Analog Presets
Recreate the essence of analog photos with this analog black and white preset pack. This collection of 35 presets brings a professional-quality, classic film aesthetic to your photos, designed to elevate any digital photo. Perfect for photographers of all levels, each preset provides an effortless one-click switch to monochrome film, seamlessly enhancing any style from portraits to landscapes.
Rich Black & White Film Lightroom Presets
Transform your portraits with the deep, striking tones of this black and white film preset pack! This set of 10 Lightroom presets for desktop and mobile delivers a bold black and white film aesthetic, combining high contrast with optional fades and just the right touch of grain. Designed for those who want a powerful, cinematic edge in their black and white edits, these presets bring a rich depth to each photo, making the subtlest of details stand out.
B&W Fade Lightroom Preset Collection
Get the moody vibe of monochrome film with this faded black and white pack! This set comes with 7 desktop presets that emulate a timeless black and white film aesthetic, each featuring a distinct fade for a softened, overexposed effect. From subtle to pronounced fading options, this collection is perfect for enhancing portraits with a light, airy, and artful finish.
Kodak Black Lightroom Presets
Channel the raw beauty of black and white film with the Kodak Black Lightroom Preset Pack. This collection of 8 presets for desktop and mobile emulates renowned Kodak black and white films, from Tri-X to the ultra-sharp, T-Max 400. Ideal for revealing the depth and emotion of fleeting details in portraits or nature photos, these presets deliver an authentic, gritty elegance that Kodak black and white films are known for.
Fujifilm Black Matte Lightroom Presets
Bring the essence of Fujifilm black and white film with these Black Matte Fujifilm presets. This set of 15 desktop and mobile Lightroom presets brings a distinct matte film style, inspired by Fuji black and white film. Perfect for portraits, street shots, and more, these presets emphasize a darker, faded look that adds contrast and atmosphere to any photo, lending a sophisticated, timeless quality to your photography.
Kodak Tri-X 200 Lightroom Presets
Recreate the iconic Kodak Tri-X 200 look with this dedicated Lightroom preset for desktop and mobile. Designed to capture the unique gray tones and sharp detail of Tri-X 200 film, this preset brings a balanced black and white style with enhanced sharpness and subtle grain. Perfect for portraits or street photos, it offers the timeless, true-to-film aesthetic that’s unmistakably Kodak.
Kodak Tri-X 400 Lightroom Presets
Unlock the gritty charm of Kodak Tri-X 400 with this Lightroom preset for desktop and mobile. Crafted to bring out the darker, high-contrast treatment of the Tri-X 400 film, this preset features prominent grain details for a high-ISO, film-like finish. Perfect for moody portraits and dramatic street photos, it brings a bold, cinematic black and white look that channels the essence of classic film.
Ilford Delta 3200 Lightroom Presets
Get the high-ISO intensity of Ilford Delta 3200 with this Lightroom preset pack, featuring 4 presets for desktop and mobile. Modeled after one of the highest ISO films on the market, these presets are ideal for night scenes, concert photos, or low-light events like wedding receptions. With rich contrast, noticeable grain, and sharpness tailored for handheld photos, this pack helps you capture moody, film-like images in near darkness — just like the Delta 3200 film was made for.
B&W Film Look Presets
The B&W Film Look pack brings 10 film-inspired presets for Lightroom desktop and mobile. Each preset enhances photos with carefully balanced contrast, subtle grain, and rich blacks, while avoiding harsh whites. Ideal for creating a striking film look, this collection turns digital photos into authentic, vintage-inspired monochrome masterpieces.
Lightroom Black and White Presets
These black an white Lightroom presets offer a polished monochrome film look without compromising film quality. While other presets may layer heavy grain and fades, this preset keeps images sharp and clean, enhances with dark blacks, adjustable contrast, and refined highlights. Perfect for adding a timeless film vibe while preserving your digital resolution, it’s a go-to for classic monochrome appeal.
B&W Classic Lightroom Desktop Presets
These B&W Classic Lightroom presets for desktop make achieving a true black and white film look straightforward and seamless. The Artisan B&W pack includes presets with accurate tone profiles, lens correction, and automatic white balancing to ensure each edit reflects the depth and clarity of classic film. Designed to simplify your workflow, they’re an ideal choice for bringing the monochrome film look to any of your photos.
Artisan Black & White Capture One Presets
These artisan black and white Capture One presets draw inspiration from classic film stocks like Pan F, HP5, and Delta 3200. Designed for Capture One, this pack is crafted for wedding, portrait, and documentary photography, but adapts seamlessly across landscapes, dynamic shots, and more. Each preset captures the authentic feel of black and white film, making it easy to add these tones to your photos and workflow!
Free Black & White Film Presets
Not sure which of these monochrome film looks to start with? Try out a few of these free black and white Lightroom presets to test your look and find your style!
Free Fujifilm Neopan Preset
Free Legacy Pro 1600 Preset
Free Sepia Black & White Preset
Which black and white preset pack here is your favorite? Are there any that you think we’ve missed? Let us know in the comments below!
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