# Carbon - B&W Filters & Effects

> Black and White Photo Editor

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1152477906](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1152477906)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1152477906`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Livintis W.L.L.
- **Category:** Photo & Video
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (12,535 ratings)
- **Version:** 14.4
- **Last updated:** 2025-03-06
- **First published:** 2016-09-22
- **Size:** 108 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/carbon-b-w-filters-effects/id1152477906)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.livintis.com/carbon-privacy-policy](http://www.livintis.com/carbon-privacy-policy)

## Description

Carbon is the ultimate B&W photo editor featuring 58 filters, textures, and a minimal interface that keeps your focus on the image. Apply black & white effects, textures like grain and dust, and borders with a single tap, and even work with RAW photos for professional monochrome results.

Developed with a collective of professional photographers, Carbon Pro extends the experience with more filters and presets, a 3-day free trial, and an annual subscription. Share your work using hashtags and enjoy a streamlined editing workflow tailored for serious black and white photography.

## Rankings

- #15,619 — Overall
- #40 — effect

## Review summary

Users praise Carbon for top-tier B&W options, strong presets, ease of use, RAW support, and export flexibility. The main drawbacks noted are concerns about price/value and occasional sentiments that it may not meet every user's needs.

### Pros

- Exceptional black-and-white editing with a broad range of tones and textures
- High-quality presets that often replace manual edits
- Very easy to use with an intuitive UI and straightforward import/export
- Supports RAW images from DSLR/ iPad workflow, preserving detail
- Rich feature set including textures, light flares, duotone options and flexible export options

### Cons

- Price/value concerns; some users wish for lower annual pricing
- A few users feel the app isn't useful for their needs despite its capabilities

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1152477906)