Convert PDF to black and white

Maximum combined file size: 100MB, up to 500 files
Supported types: PDF, DOC, DOCX, ODT, PPT, PPTX, EPUB
(other files will be converted to PDF automatically)

All files are automatically deleted 1 hour after upload.

PDF to grayscale (b/w) converter

A simple, fast, and secure solution to convert your PDF files to grayscale online. No software required!

Why Convert PDFs to Grayscale?

  • Black-and-white printing: Save ink and toner without compromising clarity.
  • Reduced file sizes: Grayscale PDFs are often smaller and easier to share and store.
  • Consistency: Ensure a uniform look when mixing color and non-color pages.
  • Accessibility: Grayscale documents can be easier to read for some users.

How to Convert PDF to Grayscale

  1. Upload your PDF file by dragging and dropping it into the upload area, or click to select it from your device.
  2. Click the "Convert files!" button to start the conversion.
  3. Download your newly converted grayscale PDF file, or further edit it with our other tools.

Features

  • Free and unlimited: Convert as many PDFs as you need at no cost.
  • Fast processing: Upload your file, convert, and download instantly.
  • No software required: 100% online tool with no downloads or installation needed.
  • Secure and private: All files are automatically deleted from our servers within 1 hour.
  • No watermarks: Your converted files are clean and professional.

All files are automatically deleted from our servers within 1 hour of upload.

Change PDF Background from Black to White

If your PDF has a dark or black background, converting to grayscale will transform it into a clean, white-background document suitable for printing. This is the fastest way to change a PDF background color from black to white online — simply upload, convert, and download.

PDF Color Inversion Alternative

Looking to invert PDF colors instead? Use our dedicated PDF color inverter to reverse all colors in your document — white becomes black, red becomes cyan, and so on. While this tool converts to grayscale, the invert tool preserves and reverses the full color spectrum.

Looking for related tools? Try our PDF color inverter for full color inversion, PDF compressor to reduce file size, PDF converter to export to images, or resize PDF to change page dimensions.