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    Convert PDF to black and white on Mac

    Right now, we do not offer our own solution for this, but making a PDF black and white can be easily done with the Preview app on your Mac, which a standard system app. 

    1. Open a PDF in the Preview app.
    2. Select File > Export. 
    3. Choose Format > PDF.
    4. In the dropdown menu for Quartz Filter, select Black & White, Gray Tone, or Sepia Tone.
    5. Click Save.
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