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# Use the Grayscale component

# Use the Grayscale component {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Convert a color image to grayscale as part of an automation Workflow
by using the Grayscale component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

You can configure properties for the Grayscale component. For more information about
these properties, see [Properties of the Image Utilities components](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/JLDG~BNnU_7Z~QG3H7AmxQ "Learn about the properties of the Image Utilities components in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").

## Procedure

1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to UtilitiesImage Utilities.
2. Drag the Grayscale component to the Design surface.
3. To configure the input fields, see [Configure port properties](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/d92L75lHSFmmidzeOPPgTw "Configure how data is passed to the input fields of a component or method in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").
4. Connect the data and control ports of the Grayscale component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.  
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   | Port type | Purpose of connection | Required? |
   |-|-|-|
   | Data In | Takes the color image from a previously executed component. | Yes |
   | Data Out | Returns the image after converting it to grayscale. | Yes. To preview the data, right-click the Return field and click Preview Data. |
   | Control In | Connects to the Control Out port of one or more components. | No. Connecting the port is optional. |
   | Control Out | Connects to the Control In port of any other component. | No. Connecting the port is optional. |
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5. **Optional:** To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.

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