Grayscale PDF

Convert pages to printer-friendly grayscale.

Merge, split, compress, convert and sign files right in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.

How to use Grayscale PDF

Grayscale PDF converts colour pages to black and white shades. Use it to save colour ink, check how a document prints in monochrome or meet submission rules that require grayscale files.

  1. Select a PDF file.
  2. Convert every page to grayscale.
  3. Download the printer-friendly PDF.

Frequently asked questions

Is text still selectable?

No. Pages are rebuilt as grayscale images, so text and links become part of the image.

Will the file get bigger?

Scans often get smaller, while simple text documents may grow slightly.

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