Grayscale PDF
Turn a colour PDF into shades of grey to save ink or meet submission rules.
Drop a PDF here
or drag and dropProcessed on your device. Nothing is uploaded.How it works
- Choose your fileSelect a file or drag it onto the page. It opens directly in your browser.
- Convert to grayscaleConvert colour pages to black and white.
- Download the resultSave the new file to your device. Nothing is stored on any server.
About this tool
Some courts, universities and printers require black-and-white documents. Grayscale conversion also saves colour ink. Each page is converted at print quality.
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Questions
Will text still be selectable?
No. Pages are converted to images. Keep your original if you need to copy text.
What resolution is used?
Pages are rendered at 150 dpi, which is sharp for printing and reading.
Is Convert Magician really free?
Yes. All tools are free to use without an account. The site is funded by advertising, which is why you may see ads around the tools.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. Processing happens in your browser. The only thing downloaded from our server is the tool itself; your document is never sent anywhere.