How to Change PDF Background Color to White for Printing

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A colored, gray, yellowed, or dark PDF background can use unnecessary ink when printed. You can make the background white in a few simple steps.

Step 1: Open the PDF Background to White tool

Open the Change PDF Background Color to White tool:

Step 2: Upload your PDF

Choose the PDF you want to print. The tool will analyze the document and show the original page beside a white-background preview.

Step 3: Check the white preview

Check the White preview to make sure the text and other page content still look clear.

In most cases, you can leave the default Auto settings unchanged.

Step 4: Make the background white

Click Make Background White.

The selected pages will be processed in your browser.

Step 5: Download the PDF

Download the finished PDF and print the new white-background version.

If the Preview Needs Adjustment

If faint text or thin lines become too light, lower Cleanup Strength.

If some of the old background is still visible, increase it slightly and check the preview again.

Oswald Chen

Oswald is the creator of Motricialy. He writes about practical technology and builds simple free tools and useful resources for everyday digital tasks. He is also a long-time Kodi (XBMC) enthusiast and expert. You can follow him on Twitter and Facebook.

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