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24 alternatives to CARBON

Stunning B&W filters and effects for photos

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. CARBON launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   FilterGrade▲128

   Gorgeous photography filters for Photoshop

   2015 · filtergrade.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Filters for iPhone▲199

   Transform your photos. 800+ filters and effects. Just 99¢.

   2015 · flyosity.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Shift▲92

   Photo filters designed by you

   2014 · pixiteapps.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Particular ▲77

   Particle effects for your photos

   2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Tens▲65

   The Real Life Photo Filter (sunglasses)

   2014 · tens.co · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Scenery▲220

   Showcase your designs with premium product photography.

   2015 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Lensical▲72

   Not your typical filters & effects with this photo editor

   2014 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Colorburn▲75

   1000 filters camera for photo & video

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Ultrapic▲89

   Quick and light photo effects for anyone

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    CSSCO▲126

    VSCO Filters with CSS

    2016 · luxebooth.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    FilterBaker▲86

    Create custom photo filters to share

    2015 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Formulas▲78

    Photo lab effects and custom frames

    2015 · formulasapp.co · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Blank▲138

    Wear your photographs 👕

    2016 · blankhq.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Image Carbon▲87

    Carbon calculator for website images

    2023 · imagecarbon.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    PhotoPills▲68

    Shoot legendary photos

    2014 · photopills.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    InstaFilters Generator▲82

    Create your own filters and improve your photos

    2021 · mdbootstrap.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Dual Shades▲116

    Keep your subject in color, fade the background to B&W

    2025 · dual-shades.anmolagrawal.dev · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Filterstorm Neue▲71

    Professional photo editing app for iOS

    2015 · filterstormneue.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Rinse▲80

    Telling Stories Behind Photography

    2014 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Camera Noir▲86

    The most powerful black & white photo editor

    2015 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Web Photo Filter▲96

    A web component to apply Instagram-like filters to photos

    2019 · webphotofilter.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Printed▲91

    Printed transforms your photos into vintage printed art

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Matter▲98

    Add Stunning 3D Objects To Your Photos

    2014 · pixiteapps.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Candid #2: Film & Fuji▲58

    Exploring the appeal of the "film" look, filters, and Fuji.

    2016 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →