PDF Tool
Color PDF Pages
Add colour banners to selected PDF pages.
For per-line/text highlights with drag-to-select, use our PDF Editor.
Your files are processed locally and never uploaded to a server.
About Color PDF Pages
Color PDF Pages applies a coloured overlay to the pages you pick — great for section separators.
How to use Color PDF Pages
- 1Upload a PDF.
- 2Choose pages and highlight color.
- 3Click Highlight & Download.
Why use Color PDF Pages
- 100% free with no signup and no watermark
- Runs entirely in your browser — files never leave your device
- Works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS
- One-click download of the finished PDF
- Section separators
- Any hex colour
- Free
Frequently asked questions
What does the Color PDF Pages tool do?
Color PDF Pages lets you add colour banners to selected pdf pages. It runs entirely inside your browser so your files stay on your device — nothing is uploaded to a server.
Is Color PDF Pages really free to use?
Yes. Color PDF Pages is 100% free, with no signup, no watermark and no daily limit. You can process as many PDFs as you want.
Do I need to install any software?
No. Color PDF Pages is a web-based tool that works in any modern browser — Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox and Brave — on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.
Are my files safe with Color PDF Pages?
Yes. Color PDF Pages processes every file on the client side using JavaScript. Your PDF is never uploaded, stored or shared. Close the tab and it's gone.
Does Color PDF Pages work on mobile devices?
Yes. Color PDF Pages is fully responsive and works on Android phones, iPhones and iPads. Just open the page in your browser and pick a file.
Is there a file-size limit for Color PDF Pages?
We recommend files under 100 MB for the smoothest experience. Larger files may work but can slow down older devices because everything is processed in your browser.
Will Color PDF Pages reduce the quality of my PDF?
Color PDF Pages keeps the original quality wherever possible. Any quality trade-offs (for example when compressing or exporting to images) are clearly labelled and controlled by you.
Can I use Color PDF Pages without an internet connection?
You need internet to load the page the first time. After that, most processing happens locally in your browser — the PDF itself never travels over the network.
Does Color PDF Pages add a watermark?
No. Files produced by Color PDF Pages are clean, watermark-free and safe to share professionally or submit to official portals.
Can I use Color PDF Pages for commercial or client work?
Yes. There are no licensing restrictions on the output — use it for freelance projects, agency work, client deliverables or internal business documents.
Which PDF versions does Color PDF Pages support?
Color PDF Pages supports standard PDF 1.4–1.7 files created by Word, Google Docs, Adobe Acrobat, printers, scanners and mobile apps. Encrypted PDFs must be unlocked first.
Why is my PDF password-protected file rejected?
For security we don't process encrypted PDFs. Use our PDF Password Remover first (if you have the password), then run the file through Color PDF Pages.
Can I color pdf pages more than one file at once?
Yes — where it makes sense (for example merging or converting), Color PDF Pages accepts multiple files at once and processes them in a single click.
What browsers work best with Color PDF Pages?
Any Chromium-based browser (Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera) or the latest Safari and Firefox will give the best speed. Older browsers may lack the modern APIs the tool relies on.
Does Color PDF Pages keep my PDF's bookmarks and links?
Structural features like bookmarks, hyperlinks and metadata are preserved wherever the operation allows. Conversions to image formats (JPG, PNG, PPT) naturally flatten these into pixels.
How long does Color PDF Pages take?
Most PDFs under 20 MB finish in a few seconds on a modern laptop or phone. Larger files take proportionally longer because everything is computed on your device.
Can I undo an operation performed by Color PDF Pages?
Color PDF Pages never modifies your original file — it creates a new PDF and downloads it. Your source file on disk stays exactly as it was.
Do you store logs of my uploads?
We can't — nothing is uploaded. There are no server logs of your file names or contents because your PDF never leaves the browser tab.
Is Color PDF Pages better than desktop apps like Adobe Acrobat?
For quick one-off jobs, Color PDF Pages is faster: no install, no license, no waiting. Acrobat is still the choice for heavy editing workflows — Color PDF Pages covers 90% of everyday needs.
How can I report a bug or request a feature?
Use the contact page linked in the footer. We read every message and roll fixes and improvements into Color PDF Pages regularly.