Convert PDF to Grayscale

Convert your PDF documents to black and white to save ink.

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Make PDF Black and White Online

The best free tool to remove color from PDF documents for economical printing.

How to Convert PDF to Black and White?

Grayscaling a PDF is the best way to prepare documents for printing. Follow these steps:

  1. Click Select PDF file to upload your colored document.
  2. Click the Convert to Grayscale button.
  3. Our tool will process the file and convert all elements (text, images, and graphics) to shades of grey.
  4. Download your optimized Black & White PDF instantly.

Save Ink & Toner

Printing in color is expensive. Convert your documents to grayscale to significantly reduce ink usage and save money on printing costs.

Professional Look

Black and white documents often look cleaner, sharper, and more professional for official reports, invoices, and academic papers.

Reduce File Size

Color information takes up space. Converting to grayscale can often reduce the PDF file size, making it easier to email and store.

Secure & Free

Use our tool for free without any limits. Your files are encrypted during transfer and deleted automatically after conversion.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Yes. In most cases, removing color information simplifies the data within the file, leading to a smaller PDF size that is easier to share.

No. Once converted to grayscale, the original color information is removed from that specific file. However, your original uploaded file on your computer remains untouched.

Yes, our tool works on scanned PDFs, images inside PDFs, and standard text documents.