Reduce ink coverage before printing by lightening text and images across the whole PDF or in selected areas.
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How to Save Toner & Ink
Upload PDF
Select the document you intend to print.
Adjust Savings
Use the controls to lighten the whole document or tune each selected area, then preview the result for readability.
Process and Print
Apply the effect to the whole document or specific areas, then download and print.
Chain with Other Tools
Combine pages into a 2-up or 4-up layout first, then use Save Toner to reduce ink coverage before printing.
Why use our Save Toner tool?
Smart Defaults
The default outline mode lightens filled areas while retaining visible edges.
Configurable Recipes
Tune each area independently and save the full processing recipe as a config file.
Adjustable Savings
Control exactly how much you want to lighten the document.
Preserve Legibility
Preview outline and lightening settings so you can balance ink reduction with readable output.
Private Local Processing
Reduce PDF ink coverage in your browser without uploading the document to our servers.
Common Use Cases
- •Print draft copies of presentations
- •Save ink on internal office documents
- •Reduce cost for large school assignments
- •Reduce ink on temporary printouts and review copies
- •Save toner when printing children's colouring pages
- •Reduce ink usage for large academic readings