macOS · PDF Color Converter

PDFTone
Drop a PDF. Pick a tone. Done.

Convert PDF files to grayscale, black & white, sepia, blue tone, and more — in seconds. Drag & drop multiple files, pick a filter, and let PDFTone do the rest. All processing happens locally on your Mac.

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PDFTone PDF color conversion on a MacBook
PDFTone PDF color conversion on a MacBook

Batch Processing

Drop any number of PDF files at once and convert them in one go.

Six Color Filters

Grayscale, black & white, sepia, blue tone and lightness adjustments.

100% Local

Converted on your Mac with native macOS PDF APIs. Files never leave your device.

Features

Everything you need

Simple, fast, and powerful — designed to get out of your way.

Batch Processing

Drop any number of PDF files at once. PDFTone handles them efficiently in sequence — no manual steps needed.

Drag & Drop

Drag files or entire folders straight into the window. Or import via the Share menu from Finder, Preview, and other apps.

Auto-Convert

Enable Auto-Convert and PDFTone starts processing files the moment you drop them in — zero extra clicks required.

Save Next to Original

Converted files are saved alongside the source PDFs — no need to hunt for output in a separate folder.

Privacy First

All conversion happens on your Mac using native macOS PDF APIs. Your files never leave your device.

Native macOS App

Built with Swift and SwiftUI for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. Supports macOS 13 Ventura and later.

Filters

Six color filters

Choose the tone that fits your workflow — from professional grayscale to warm sepia.

Gray Tone Black & White Sepia Blue Tone Lightness + Lightness −

Drop a PDF. Pick a tone. Done.

Convert PDF files to grayscale, black & white, sepia, blue tone, and more — in seconds.

Your data stays yoursFiles, settings and history never leave your device.

Native and lightweightBuilt natively for Apple devices.

Honest pricingFree or one-time purchase where possible.

No ads, no trackersNothing is ever sold, shared or analyzed.

Support

Need help?

Find answers to common questions or get in touch with support.

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Download PDFTone and start converting your PDF files in seconds.