TX400, a free Tri-X 400 style black and white filter
Gritty, contrasty and full of grain: TX400 is inspired by Kodak Tri-X 400, the black and white film of classic photojournalism.
About Kodak Tri-X 400 and TX400
Tri-X is an ISO 400 black and white film Kodak introduced in the 1950s. It became a standard for photojournalists and street photographers, prized for its punchy contrast and distinctive grain.
TX400 converts your photo to black and white with strong contrast and coarse, visible grain. It turns everyday scenes into something that looks pulled from a reportage contact sheet.
Color at a glance
Each pair shows a color before (left) and after (right) TX400.
Best for
- Street photography
- Documentary and candid moments
- Gritty portraits
- Concerts and night scenes
Tips
- Raise Contrast for a pushed-film look.
- Use the Color mixer before applying: darkening blues deepens skies.
- Try HP5 for softer grain, or Onyx for darker skies.
How to use TX400
- Click Try TX400 on your photo. The editor opens with TX400 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 TX400 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 TX400 to make a LUT · Open TX400 to make a Lightroom profile
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