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Add effects to a PDF in Preview on Mac

You can modify a PDF opened in Preview using Quartz filters that add effects or change colours. For example, you can convert a colour document to black and white, or apply a sepia tone.

Open Preview for me

  1. Go to the Preview app on your Mac.

  2. Open the PDF you want to change.

  3. Choose File > Export, click the Quartz Filter pop-up menu, then choose a filter.

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