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Background Color

Change PDF background color. Add colored backgrounds to document pages.

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Drag and drop a PDF file here.
application/pdf, .pdfMax 100MB

About This Tool

Background Color allows you to change or add background colors to your PDF pages. This can improve readability, add visual interest, or match your branding requirements.

Choose any color for the background and apply it to all pages or selected pages. The tool preserves all existing content while adding the background layer.

All processing happens locally in your browser, ensuring your documents remain private.

How to Use

  1. Upload Your PDF

    Drag and drop your PDF file or click to select the document.

  2. Choose Color

    Select a background color using the color picker or enter a hex code.

  3. Apply and Download

    Click Apply to add the background and download your updated PDF.

Use Cases

Improve Readability

Add a light cream or sepia background to reduce eye strain.

Brand Documents

Use brand colors as backgrounds for marketing materials.

Highlight Sections

Use different background colors to distinguish document sections.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the background cover existing content?

No, the background is added behind existing content, preserving all text and images.

Can I use different colors for different pages?

You would need to process the document multiple times for different colors on different pages.

Can I remove an existing background?

This tool adds backgrounds. To remove backgrounds, you may need to use the Edit PDF tool.

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