Convert color PDFs to black and white. Perfect for B&W printing and reducing file size. 100% free, private, and works entirely in your browser.
Convert any color PDF to grayscale
High-quality luminosity-based conversion
Reduces file size for color-heavy PDFs
Perfect for black & white printing
Preserves document layout and text
Process multi-page PDFs
Real-time progress indicator
Side-by-side size comparison
100% private - files stay on your device
No signup or email required
Works on desktop and mobile
Download converted PDF instantly
Convert color documents to B&W before printing to save on expensive color ink.
Create clean, professional-looking documents by removing distracting colors.
Grayscale PDFs are often smaller than color versions, especially for image-heavy docs.
Convert scanned color documents to grayscale for more efficient storage.
Some users find grayscale documents easier to read than colorful ones.
Convert documents to B&W format optimal for fax transmission.
Save ink, reduce file size, and create professional documents.
Convert to B&W for efficient printing on any black & white printer.
Grayscale PDFs are often significantly smaller than color versions.
All processing happens in your browser. Your PDFs never leave your device.
Convert unlimited PDFs. No signup, no watermarks, completely free.
Drag and drop or click to select your color PDF file.
Press the "Convert to Grayscale" button to start processing.
Watch the progress bar as each page is converted.
Download your grayscale PDF ready for printing or sharing.
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