Grayscale PDF
Convert every page to shades of grey. Text stays text, and the file usually gets smaller.
Drop a file here (PDF)
Files up to 100 MB, one at a time.
Add a file: PDF.
Pages are redrawn as grey pictures at 144 dpi, so the text can no longer be selected.
How to use: Grayscale PDF
- Add the PDF.
- Press Make grayscale.
- Download the grey PDF.
Questions and answers
Can I select text in the result?
In the browser version pages are redrawn as grey pictures, so text can't be selected. Keep the original for that.
Does it save ink?
Grey pages need no colour cartridges when you print.
Is this free?
Yes. There is no sign-up and no watermark. The site is paid for by ads. Files can be up to 100 MB.
Are my files safe?
The file never leaves your device: it is processed right in your browser.