Why the Tri-X 400 Look Works Here
High-contrast black and white
Tri-X is all punch: a steep curve, deep blacks and bright whites with a strong mid-tone separation. The conversion is truly neutral, with no colour left in the greys.
Pushed, gritty grain
Paired with the pushed B&W 400 grain stock at a strong amount — the grit of Tri-X shot at 800 or 1600.
Best for drama and reportage
Portraits with hard light, gigs, street, sport. For a softer, more tonal B&W try HP5; for a darker noir pass see the film noir guide.
Set how strong it is
The LUT strength slider runs the grade from a hint to the full stock, and keyframes can fade it in or change it mid-clip, frame-accurately in every export.
Video and photos
Use it on a clip or a webcam — or pick a photo, or several, with the Photo button: the same look goes on every photo and Export all saves each one at up to 2048 px.
Drawn into the frame
The grade and the grain are rendered into the picture, so Record (MP4/WebM), Render Mode and saved photos carry the look exactly as previewed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Tri-X 400 look like?
Punchy black-and-white with deep blacks, bright whites, strong mid-tone contrast and gritty grain — the classic photojournalism look.
Tri-X or HP5?
Tri-X is the punchier one: deeper blacks and grittier grain. HP5 is softer with a wider range of greys. Both are tested in the app to be fully neutral.
Is this real Tri-X 400?
It is an emulation: the app’s own grade of Tri-X 400’s well-known colour and contrast, paired with a matching grain stock — not a scan of the film or an official profile. Vis Exo is not affiliated with Kodak; Kodak Tri-X 400 is their trademark.
Does it work on photos as well as video?
Yes. Pick one photo or several with the Photo button; the look applies to all of them, and Export all saves each one at up to 2048 px — as a ZIP on a computer, or to your photos through the share sheet on a phone.
Is it free and private?
Yes — free, no watermark, no signup, and your footage and photos never leave the browser tab.
