Grayscale PDF
Create a grayscale, image-based copy for printing.
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How to use: Grayscale PDF
Choose local files or try the sample PDF. Your documents stay on your device.
Select pages, choose the rendering resolution and preview their grayscale appearance before export.
Create the result, check its preview, then download individual files or the ZIP archive.
What you can do
- Create a grayscale, image-based copy for printing.
What you get
- A new PDF download; your original file remains unchanged.
What you need
- Local files
- One PDF document.
- Settings
- Select pages, choose the rendering resolution and preview their grayscale appearance before export.
Try an example
- Example workflow
Convert the colored rectangles on the four sample pages to a grayscale PDF at 144 DPI.
Good to know
- Up to 50 MB per file, 100 MB per job and 200 total pages. Multi-file tools accept at most 30 files.
- The output contains page images. Searchable text, editable forms and links are not retained.
- Rendered exports are limited to 50 pages, 16 megapixels per page and 120 megapixels per job. Lower the resolution or process fewer pages for large documents.
- Keep the original document. Editing an existing digitally signed PDF can invalidate its certificate signature.
Your work stays on your device
Your files and entered values are processed in your browser and are not uploaded for processing. The website and any required processing engines still download from the site.
Questions & answers
Is Grayscale PDF free?
Yes. Grayscale PDF is free to use and does not require an account.
Are my files or entered values uploaded?
Your files and entered values are processed in your browser and are not uploaded for processing. The website and any required processing engines still download from the site.
What result can I save?
A new PDF download; your original file remains unchanged.
What should I check before using the result?
Up to 50 MB per file, 100 MB per job and 200 total pages. Multi-file tools accept at most 30 files. The output contains page images. Searchable text, editable forms and links are not retained. Rendered exports are limited to 50 pages, 16 megapixels per page and 120 megapixels per job. Lower the resolution or process fewer pages for large documents. Keep the original document. Editing an existing digitally signed PDF can invalidate its certificate signature.