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Change Text Color

Change text color in PDF documents. Modify the color of all text content.

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PDF editing

Apply edits deliberately, then inspect the final PDF

Annotations, forms, stamps, page numbers, headers and watermarks are destination-specific edits. Check placement, readability and whether the final output still matches the document purpose.

Input

.pdf

Output

PDF

Batch

1 file per run

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Batch-aware

1 file per run. Only use one run when files share the same operation.

Workflow continuity

Move into a related operation instead of re-finding the tool.

Output-ready

Download a destination-ready result and verify it before sharing.

File limits

Configured runtime limit applies.

PDF quality check before download
Inspect edited pages
Check text/annotation placement
Confirm the final file opens correctly

Natural next steps

Continue with a related tool using the same file workflow.

Supported input

PDF

Output

PDF

Single file

Process one source at a time

Keep your source

Review the result before sharing

Smart workflows

Finish the job, not just the file

Use the existing tool graph to continue into useful next steps. Bulk and output-packaging capabilities are surfaced automatically where the underlying tool supports them.

Workflow-ready

Continue with Background Color

Finish the job after Text Color with a relevant MAXScanner tool, without creating a duplicate converter page.

Output: Background Color

Best when Text Color is only the first step in your workflow.

Continue with Invert Colors

Finish the job after Text Color with a relevant MAXScanner tool, without creating a duplicate converter page.

Output: Invert Colors

Best when Text Color is only the first step in your workflow.

About This Tool

Change Text Color allows you to modify the color of text in your PDF documents. This is useful for improving contrast, matching branding, or creating visual variations of documents.

Select a new color and apply it to all text in the document. The tool processes text elements while preserving images and other content.

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 new text color using the color picker or enter a hex code.

  3. Apply and Download

    Click Apply to change the text color and download your updated PDF.

Use Cases

Improve Contrast

Change text color to improve readability against the background.

Brand Consistency

Update text colors to match brand guidelines.

Accessibility

Adjust text colors to meet accessibility contrast requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will all text be changed?+

Yes, the tool changes the color of all text elements in the document.

Can I change only specific text?+

This tool changes all text. For selective changes, use the Edit PDF tool.

Will formatted text (bold, italic) be preserved?+

Yes, text formatting is preserved; only the color is changed.