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PDF BackgroundFebruary 20, 20263 min read

How to Add a Background Color to PDF on Mac

Add a color or image background to PDF pages on Mac. Free browser tool in Safari or Chrome.

Add a brand color or decorative background to PDF pages on Mac without Illustrator or InDesign. FixMyPDF handles it in Safari or Chrome.

Open Safari or Chrome on Mac

Go to fixmypdf.in/tools/pdf-background.

Upload the PDF

Click "Choose File" and select the PDF from Finder.

Choose a Background

Use the color picker to select a solid color, or upload an image for a custom background pattern.

Apply and Download

Click Apply. The background is added to every page and downloads to your Mac.

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Adding a subtle brand color background to a proposal transforms it from a plain document into a professionally designed deliverable.

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