Convert a PDF to grayscale

Convert pages to black & white

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About this tool

Turn the pages of a colour PDF into grayscale, or pure black and white, before printing to save colour ink. The pages are re-rendered in your browser and the file is not uploaded.

How to convert a PDF to grayscale

Choose a PDF.
Start the conversion.
Download the grayscale PDF.

Frequently asked questions

Will the text still be selectable?

No. Pages are re-rendered as images, so selectable text is lost. Keep the original if you need it.

Is the PDF uploaded?

No. The conversion runs on your device.

Does grayscale make the file smaller?

Not necessarily. For a smaller file use Compress PDF.