Background Color
Change PDF background color. Add colored backgrounds to document pages.
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About This Tool
Background Color allows you to transform the look of your PDF documents by changing or adding background colors. This simple change can significantly improve readability, add visual interest, or align documents with your brand identity.
Choose from a spectrum of colors or enter specific hex codes to get the exact shade you need. You can apply a soothing sepia tone for reading, a dark background for night mode, or a professional brand color. The tool applies the color behind existing text and images, preserving all content.
All processing happens locally in your browser. Your documents are modified securely on your device without ever being uploaded to a server.
How to Use
Upload Your PDF
Drag and drop your PDF file or click to select the document you want to recolor.
Choose Color
Select a preset color, use the color picker, or enter a hexadecimal code (e.g., #F5F5DC for beige).
Apply and Download
Click Apply to add the background color and download your updated PDF.
Use Cases
Improve Readability
Add a light cream or sepia background ("eye-care mode") to reduce eye strain during long reading sessions.
Brand Documents
Apply your company's official background color to marketing materials, presentations, and reports.
Categorize Documents
Use different background colors (e.g., red for urgent, green for approved) to visually categorize files.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the background cover my text?
No, the color is added as a background layer. Your text and images remain visible on top of the new color.
Does this work on scanned documents?
It works best on digital PDFs. For scanned documents (which are images), the background change might not be visible if the scan has a white background.
Can I print these documents?
Yes, but be creating a background uses more ink. It is often best to keep a white version for printing and a colored version for screen viewing.
Can I use a custom hex color?
Yes, you can enter any valid HEX color code to get the exact shade you require.