{"id":2885,"date":"2019-09-19T13:37:19","date_gmt":"2019-09-19T13:37:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.turnoffthelights.com\/support\/?p=2885"},"modified":"2024-11-25T21:04:25","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T21:04:25","slug":"how-do-i-watch-youtube-videos-in-black-and-white","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.turnoffthelights.com\/support\/browser-extension\/how-do-i-watch-youtube-videos-in-black-and-white\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I watch YouTube videos in black and white (Easy in 5 steps)?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><div><div><a href=\"#introduction\">Introduction<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#introduction-1\">Introduction:<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#the-charm-of-monochrome\">The Charm of Monochrome<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#you-tube-videos-in-black-and-white\">YouTube videos in black and white<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#faq-about-you-tube-videos-in-black-and-white\">FAQ about YouTube videos in black and white<\/a><div><div><a href=\"#faq-question-1699525774558\">Does the black-and-white filter damage my YouTube?<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#faq-question-1699525870534\">Does it work also outside of YouTube?<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#faq-question-1699525916818\">Can I can the filter?<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"introduction\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you looking at how to set YouTube videos in black and white? Then you are on the correct help page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"introduction-1\">Introduction:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the old days, we saw TV from a black and white screen (that as a gray color scale screen). Furthermore, if you want to experience this same authentic experience in your video player, you can use this optional video filter in the free and open-source Turn Off the Lights browser extension. And you can get your YouTube videos in black and white.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the vibrant realm of content creation, YouTube videos in black and white stand out as a unique and captivating form of expression. This article delves into the nuances of how to enable this black-and-white video filter feature in your favorite web browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-charm-of-monochrome\">The Charm of Monochrome<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">YouTube videos in black and white exude a timeless charm, harking back to the classic era of cinema. Embracing monochrome allows creators to focus on composition, lighting, and storytelling, transcending the distractions of color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"you-tube-videos-in-black-and-white\">YouTube videos in black and white<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the steps on how to enable this video filter feature in your favorite web browser:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Turn Off the Lights browser extension (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.turnoffthelights.com\" target=\"_blank\">Turn Off the Lights browser extension<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When the installation is completed, click right on the gray lamp button and select <strong>Options<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From the Turn Off the Lights Options page, select the tab <strong>Advanced Options<\/strong>. Scroll down until you see the topic <strong>Video Toolbar<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable this checkbox &#8220;Show the toolbar below your screen to customize the current video player&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open any HTML5 video and then <strong>move your mouse inside the video content<\/strong> you will see the toolbar. And here you can enable the video filters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>test tube icon<\/strong>, to switch to the video filter<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See the preview of the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Taylor Swift - Love YouTube video (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-BjZmE2gtdo\" target=\"_blank\">Taylor Swift &#8211; Love YouTube video<\/a> clip:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/www.turnoffthelights.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/taylor-swift-lover-youtube-video-color-filter-1024x610.png\" alt=\"YouTube videos in colors\" class=\"wp-image-2889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.turnoffthelights.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/taylor-swift-lover-youtube-video-color-filter-1024x610.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.turnoffthelights.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/taylor-swift-lover-youtube-video-color-filter-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/www.turnoffthelights.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/taylor-swift-lover-youtube-video-color-filter-768x457.png 768w, https:\/\/www.turnoffthelights.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/taylor-swift-lover-youtube-video-color-filter-60x36.png 60w, https:\/\/www.turnoffthelights.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/taylor-swift-lover-youtube-video-color-filter-150x89.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Regular mode &#8211; filter disabled<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/www.turnoffthelights.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/taylor-swift-lover-youtube-video-gray-black-and-white-filter-1024x610.png\" alt=\"YouTube videos in black and white filter\" class=\"wp-image-2890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.turnoffthelights.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/taylor-swift-lover-youtube-video-gray-black-and-white-filter-1024x610.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.turnoffthelights.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/taylor-swift-lover-youtube-video-gray-black-and-white-filter-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/www.turnoffthelights.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/taylor-swift-lover-youtube-video-gray-black-and-white-filter-768x457.png 768w, https:\/\/www.turnoffthelights.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/taylor-swift-lover-youtube-video-gray-black-and-white-filter-60x36.png 60w, https:\/\/www.turnoffthelights.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/taylor-swift-lover-youtube-video-gray-black-and-white-filter-150x89.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gray Scale (black and white) &#8211; filter enabled<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the top toolbar you can do many other actions, see the following button actions that are available in the bar:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Displaying the audio-visualization for the current video player<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set the video player to the full window size<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a filter in the current video player<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replay the current video player<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take a screenshot of the current video player<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This feature is for all HTML5 videos, and also for the YouTube videos in black and white. In addition, you can improve the video brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, sepia, invert, and more. That you get a more safe, healthy, and more comfortable experience for your eyes. So where are you waiting for it? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.turnoffthelights.com\/browser\/extension\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try it now!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"\ud83d\udd35 How to enable the video filter on YouTube?\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/D217EPMkpsQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tutorial video on how you can enable YouTube Video Filters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Embark on a journey of artistic expression with YouTube videos in black and white. From the intricacies of composition to the emotional resonance of monochrome, this guide empowers you to create timeless content that captivates and resonates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you find it useful to get your video in Black and White, then you can <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.turnoffthelights.com\/support\/browser-extension\/how-do-i-watch-youtube-videos-in-black-and-white\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">share the link on Facebook<\/a> or <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https:\/\/www.turnoffthelights.com\/support\/browser-extension\/how-do-i-watch-youtube-videos-in-black-and-white\/&amp;text=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">share the link on Twitter<\/a>. So your family, friends, or colleagues can know about this handy free tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq-about-you-tube-videos-in-black-and-white\">FAQ about YouTube videos in black and white<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1699525774558\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Does the black-and-white filter damage my YouTube?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, the Turn Off the Lights browser extension changes only the video process video in a not color version. Your text and YouTube thumbnail on the right side stay in color.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1699525870534\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Does it work also outside of YouTube?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, the Turn Off the Lights browser extension works on all websites where there is an HTML5 video. And with a single click, you can change the video filter.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1699525916818\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I can the filter?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, when the Turn Off the Lights video toolbar is enabled. You see on the top a bar to customize the video. And with a single click on the filter name, you can see the next filter. And with some filter, it provides you a slider to increase or decrease the visual effect.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Are you looking at how to set YouTube videos in black and white? Then you are on the correct help page. Introduction: In the old days, we saw TV from a black and white screen (that as a gray color scale screen). 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