HP5, a free Ilford HP5 style black and white filter
Classic and versatile: HP5 is inspired by Ilford HP5 Plus, a much-loved black and white film for reportage and everyday shooting.
About Ilford HP5 Plus and HP5
HP5 Plus is an ISO 400 black and white film from Ilford, known for its wide latitude, pleasing mid-tones and the way it holds up when pushed to higher speeds.
HP5 gives you balanced black and white with gentler contrast and softer grain than TX400. Skin tones stay smooth and the midtones stay open, so it suits portraits as well as street work.
Color at a glance
Each pair shows a color before (left) and after (right) HP5.
Best for
- Black and white portraits
- Street and travel
- Weddings in B&W
- Soft window light
Tips
- Add Grain to taste: Size around 30 keeps it fine.
- Use Contrast to switch between a soft and a punchy print.
- Compare it with TX400 for a grittier take.
How to use HP5
- Click Try HP5 on your photo. The editor opens with HP5 ready.
- Choose a photo, RAW files included. The look is applied as soon as it opens.
- Adjust Filter strength on the Filters tab, and fine-tune with the Adjust tab.
- Save it as JPEG, PNG, WebP or TIFF on the Save tab.
Use HP5 on video and in Lightroom
You can take this look into other apps. Open it, then on the Save tab download it as a LUT (.cube) for Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut or CapCut, with versions for log footage, or as a Lightroom profile with an Amount slider. Both carry the look's color; add grain and glow in the other app.
Open HP5 to make a LUT · Open HP5 to make a Lightroom profile
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