Classic black & white film stock emulations recreated as free Lightroom monochrome XMP presets. From Kodak Tri-X and Ilford HP5 to Fuji Acros and Agfa APX, these presets reproduce authentic grain structure, spectral response curves, and push/pull development behavior. 58 free presets for digital B&W film emulation and gray-mixer color grading.
58 presets in Presets/Black-White/
| # | Preset | Character / Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adox Silvermax 21 | Adox Silvermax 21 is an ultra-slow, ultra-fine-grain black-and-white negative film produced by Adox (Germany). |
| 2 | Agfa APX 100 | Fine grain, wide exposure latitude, cool-neutral tonality, classic European B&W |
| 3 | Agfa APX 25 | Ultra-fine grain, very high resolution, smooth gradation, discontinued gem |
| 4 | Agfa APX 400 | Agfa APX 400 was the high-speed member of Agfa’s classic APX black-and-white film family. Sitting above APX 25 and APX 100, it offered a versatile combination of speed, moderate grain. |
| 5 | Agfa Scala 200 | B&W reversal (slide) film, deep blacks, high contrast, unique direct-positive |
| 6 | Bergger Pancro 400 | Bergger Pancro 400 is a French-made black-and-white negative film produced by Bergger Products. Its defining innovation is a dual-emulsion coating: two separate emulsion layers. |
| 7 | Copper Tone | Warm copper split-tone on monochrome base, metallic highlight sheen |
| 8 | Dramatic Monochrome | High contrast, crushed blacks, intense dramatic mood, fine-art B&W punch |
| 9 | Foma Fomapan 100 | Fomapan 100 is a classic cubic-grain black-and-white negative film produced by Foma Bohemia (Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic). |
| 10 | Foma Fomapan 200 | Fomapan 200 (also sold as Fomapan 200 Creative) is a unique medium-speed black-and-white film from Foma Bohemia. |
| 11 | Foma Fomapan 400 | Fomapan 400 is the high-speed member of Foma Bohemia’s classic black-and-white film family. Using a traditional cubic-grain emulsion. |
| 12 | Fuji Neopan 1600 | High-speed photojournalism film, punchy contrast, fine grain for its speed |
| 13 | Fuji Neopan 400 | Versatile 400-speed, neutral gray balance, fine grain, workhorse film |
| 14 | Fujifilm Acros | Virtually no reciprocity failure, ultra-fine grain, smooth highlight roll-off |
| 15 | Gold Tone | Warm gold split-tone on grayscale, metallic midtone warmth, darkroom toning |
| 16 | Ilford Delta 100 | Core-shell crystal technology, ultra-fine grain, smooth modern tonality |
| 17 | Ilford Delta 3200 +2 | Pushed 2 stops (EI 12800), chunky golf-ball grain, extreme contrast |
| 18 | Ilford Delta 3200 Microphen | Microphen developer variant, tighter grain for speed, boosted shadow detail |
| 19 | Ilford Delta 3200 | A comprehensive analysis of the Ilford Delta 3200 visual signature — the “golf-ball grain, lifted blacks, low contrast. |
| 20 | Ilford Delta 400 | Fine-grain 400-speed, modern T-grain emulsion, neutral tonal palette |
| 21 | Ilford FP4 Plus 125 | Classic fine grain, rich creamy midtones, smooth highlight roll-off, 1935 heritage |
| 22 | Ilford HP5 Plus +1 | Pushed 1 stop (EI 800), increased grain structure, punchier midtone contrast |
| 23 | Ilford HP5 Plus +2 | Pushed 2 stops (EI 1600), pronounced grain, aggressive contrast, gritty texture |
| 24 | Ilford HP5 Plus -1 | Pulled 1 stop (EI 200), reduced grain, compressed shadows, softer rendering |
| 25 | Ilford HP5 Plus DD-X | Ilford DD-X developer, finer grain, more open shadow detail than ID-11 standard |
| 26 | Ilford HP5 Plus Expired | Aged film stock, fogged emulsion base, reduced contrast, increased base grain |
| 27 | Ilford HP5 Plus Stand Dev | 1-hour stand development with Rodinal, edge effects, compensating developer look |
| 28 | Ilford HP5 Plus | A comprehensive breakdown of HP5’s visual signature, with extended HP5 vs Tri-X analysis. |
| 29 | Ilford MG Warmtone | Warm chlorobromide paper base, rich darkroom warmth, fiber-paper aesthetic |
| 30 | Ilford Ortho Plus 80 | Blue/green sensitivity only, dark reds render black, high contrast, scientific film |
| 31 | Ilford Pan F Plus 50 | Ultra-fine grain, high contrast, rich deep blacks, slowest Ilford emulsion |
| 32 | Ilford SFX 200 | Extended red sensitivity, near-infrared effect with deep red/R72 filter |
| 33 | Ilford XP2 Super | C-41 chromogenic film, dye-based grain, smooth highlights, flexible ISO |
| 34 | Kentmere Pan 400 | Budget 400-speed, moderate grain, good midtone separation, entry-level classic |
| 35 | Kodak Panatomic-X 32 | Kodak Panatomic-X was an ultra-fine-grain, slow-speed black-and-white negative film (ISO 32). Introduced in 1933 and discontinued in 1987. |
| 36 | Kodak Plus-X 125 | Medium speed classic, fine grain, smooth creamy tonality, discontinued legend |
| 37 | Kodak Recording Film 2475 | Kodak Recording Film 2475 was an ultra-high-speed black-and-white negative film designed for surveillance and law enforcement applications. |
| 38 | Kodak T-Max 100 | T-grain micro-film, extremely fine grain, sharp acutance, modern rendering |
| 39 | Kodak T-Max 3200 +2 | Pushed to EI 12800, heavy golf-ball grain, extreme contrast, concert staple |
| 40 | Kodak T-Max 3200 | Ultra-high-speed multi-purpose, pronounced T-grain structure, dramatic tonality |
| 41 | Kodak T-Max 400 | T-grain 400-speed, fine grain with enhanced sharpness, modern B&W alternative |
| 42 | Kodak Technical Pan | Kodak Technical Pan (SO-115) was the highest-resolution black-and-white film ever commercially produced. |
| 43 | Kodak Tri-X 400 +1 | Push +1 (EI 800), classic grain structure with bite, street photography grit |
| 44 | Kodak Tri-X 400 +2 | Push +2 (EI 1600), aggressive grain, concert/low-light photojournalism staple |
| 45 | Kodak Tri-X 400 -1 | Pulled 1 stop (EI 200), finer grain, compressed contrast, creamy rendering |
| 46 | Kodak Tri-X 400 120 | Medium format version, finer apparent grain, smoother tonality at 6x6/6x7 |
| 47 | Kodak Tri-X 400 Expired | Aged emulsion, fogged base, reduced contrast, gritty vintage grain character |
| 48 | Kodak Tri-X 400 HC-110 | HC-110 developer, tighter grain than D-76, more midtone bite and sharpness |
| 49 | Kodak Tri-X 400 Rodinal | Rodinal developer, pronounced acutance, sharp grain edges, classic combo |
| 50 | Kodak Tri-X 400 | The undisputed king of photojournalism B&W film. Distinctive grain pattern, crisp whites, aggressive mid-tones, legendary push behavior. |
| 51 | Kodak Verichrome Pan | Kodak Verichrome Pan was a medium-speed black-and-white negative film designed for simple box cameras and consumer use. |
| 52 | M645 Medium Format | Mamiya 645 aesthetic, finer apparent grain, creamy medium-format tonal scale |
| 53 | Ricoh High-Contrast Monochrome | Heavy push-processing style, deep blacks, stark whites, aggressive street contrast |
| 54 | Rollei Retro 400S | Rollei Retro 400S is a super-panchromatic 400-speed black-and-white film, the faster sibling of Retro 80S. |
| 55 | Rollei Retro 80S | Rollei Retro 80S is a super-panchromatic (extended red sensitivity) fine-grain black-and-white film produced by Agfa-Gevaert (Belgium) and sold under the Rollei/Maco brand. |
| 56 | Selenium Tone | Cool-purple black split-tone, archival darkroom selenium toning technique |
| 57 | Sepia Tone | Warm brown classic darkroom toning, vintage print aesthetic, sulfide process |
| 58 | Split Warm-Cool | Warm sepia highlights with cool selenium shadows, two-tone monochrome split |