About the Grayscale PDF
Some courts, schools and offices ask for black-and-white PDFs, and printing in grayscale saves expensive colour ink. FileStripe renders every page in grayscale at good print resolution and rebuilds the PDF.
How to convert a PDF to grayscale
- Choose a PDF.
- Pick the quality.
- Download the grayscale PDF.
Features
- Print quality150 DPI by default.
- Smaller filesGrayscale compresses well.
- Every pageWhole document at once.
- PrivateNo upload.
Frequently asked questions
Will the text stay selectable?
No, pages become images. Keep the original if you need to copy text.
Is the Grayscale PDF free?
Yes. The Grayscale PDF is completely free with no sign-up, no watermarks, no daily limits and no premium tier.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. FileStripe processes your files locally in your web browser using JavaScript. Nothing is uploaded, so the Grayscale PDF is safe for private photos and confidential documents and even works offline once the page has loaded.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. The Grayscale PDF works in Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Samsung Internet on phones, tablets and computers. On a phone you can pick files from your photo library or files app and share the result straight to another app.
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