Convert CMYK PDF file to Grayscale - Acrobat X

[Michael R. Davis]

Can someone please tell me how to convert a CMYK PDF file to grayscale.

I am using Acrobat Pro X on Windows XP.

[Steve Werner · Accepted solution]

In Tools, make sure the Print Production tools are showing (panel menu). Choose Tools > Print Production > Convert Colors. In the Conversion Attributes section, choose Conversion Profile and pick a grayscale profile (for example, one of the Dot Gain or Gray Gamma profiles). Click OK.

[Bill12]

You can also use one of the preflight tools to convert to B&W. They generally convert to grayscale.

[Michael R. Davis]

Thank you Steve and Bill, both ways worked for me.

[Skallagrimsson]

Thank you very much. Was looking for the solution recently.

Notice that there are Convert Options to preserve Black: v Preserve Black | v Promote Grey to CMYK Black

Cheers, Egils