Grayscale PDF
Convert a color PDF to black and white for cheaper printing
Convert a color PDF to black and white so it prints cheaper and looks consistent on any printer.
- Text and graphics stay sharp
- Done in seconds
- Free, no sign-up, no watermarks
How it works
How to convert a PDF to grayscale
- 01
Drop one or more PDFs into the upload area, or click to browse.
- 02
Click Convert to grayscale.
- 03
Download your black and white PDF, or a ZIP of several files.
Every page converted
Text, images, charts and drawings are all turned into shades of gray.
Quality kept
Text and vector graphics stay sharp and selectable, since pages are not turned into pictures.
Save on color ink
Print in black and white without your printer using color cartridges, and see exactly how the printout will look.
Questions
Frequently asked
Will my text still be selectable?
Yes. Only the colors change. Text stays searchable and selectable.
Does grayscale make a PDF smaller?
Often a little, because color images carry more data than gray ones. For a bigger reduction, run the result through Compress PDF.
Can I convert several PDFs at once?
Yes. Add as many PDFs as you like and download them all together as a ZIP.
Can I convert a PDF to grayscale on my phone?
Yes. CrestPDF works in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad and Android, with nothing to install.
Is Grayscale PDF free?
Yes. It is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermarks added to your files.
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