# Change the background colour of a PDF

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

Open: https://pdfjade.com/pdf-background-color

## 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 processed | In your browser. The file is never uploaded. |
| How long files are kept | Nothing is kept on a server, because nothing is sent to one. |
| Free limits | No caps on files, pages or tasks. Your device's memory is the practical limit. |
| Account | None |
| Price | Free |
| Ads | None |
| Offline option | No 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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Source: https://pdfjade.com/pdf-background-color