Preview app

Hello everyone

The white color affects my eyes and causes eye strain, I could not change the background color of The Preview app while reading a pdf. Generally, is it possible to change its color?

For example, when you read a book in the Book app on Macbook you can change the background color to gray, light brown, black, etc. I want to have these colors in the Preview too.

Also, It seems that we cannot change the format of PDF files to Electronic publication (epub) on Mac, if I could do this, at least I can read PDFs in the Book app, do you know how is that possible?

I appreciate any advice and alternative apps.

Posted on Jan 21, 2023 3:26 AM

Reply

Similar questions

1 reply

Jan 23, 2023 2:37 PM in response to aminsarlak

Hello aminsarlak,


This article explains how to make the background color different: Change a window’s background color in Preview on Mac - Apple Support. Is this what you are looking for? Follow these steps:


  1. "In the Preview app  on your Mac, choose Preview > Settings, then click General.
  2. Click the “Window background” color well, then choose a color."


Let us know if we can help with anything else at all. Take care.


This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

Preview app

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.