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Change the background colour of a PDF

Put a colour behind the content of every page, for slides, handouts or easier reading.

    How to change the background colour of a PDF

    1. Add your PDF.
    2. Pick a colour.
    3. Press Apply colour and download.

    At a glance

    Where files are processedIn your browser. The file is never uploaded.
    How long files are keptNothing is kept on a server, because nothing is sent to one.
    Free limitsNo caps on files, pages or tasks. Your device's memory is the practical limit.
    AccountNone
    PriceFree
    AdsNone
    Offline optionNo app. Works in any current browser, on desktop and phone

    Private by design

    Changes are made on your device, in memory. The original file is untouched and the new one is only created when you press the button.

    Good to know

    The colour goes behind the content. If a page already has a white box painted over it, as many exported documents do, the colour only shows in the gaps.

    Questions

    Is the text still selectable?

    Yes. The original page is placed on top of the colour without being converted.

    Why didn't anything change?

    Your PDF probably paints its own white background. Try Invert colours or Black and white instead.

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