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Grayscale PDF

Convert a color PDF to black & white.

This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your file is never sent anywhere.

Every page is re-rendered in grayscale on your device — ideal for print-friendly versions and reducing toner use.

Frequently asked questions

Does the text stay selectable?

No — pages are converted to high-resolution grayscale images, so text selection is lost. Keep your color original for editing.

Why did my file get bigger or smaller?

Pages become compressed images; text-heavy files may grow slightly while photo-heavy files often shrink.

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