Convert PDF to greyscale – free and no upload
Turn a colour PDF into a greyscale version that looks like a black-and-white copy.
In greyscale – open in PDFMy now →
How it works
- Click ‘In greyscale’ and choose the PDF.
- In the save dialogue, the setting is already selected.
- Click ‘Save’.
Why PDFMy?
- Free – no registration, no subscription, no page limit.
- No upload – your files stay on your device (privacy-friendly under the GDPR).
- Everywhere – in the browser or as an app, on Windows, on the Mac and on your phone.
- From Paderborn – developed by Mentor GmbH (Mentor Group).
Frequently asked questions
Does the text stay searchable?
Yes. The pages are saved as an image with a searchable text layer.
Is the file uploaded?
No. PDFMy works entirely on your device.
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