Give your PDF a warm sepia tone for a timeless feel
1 min read·25 July 2026
A sepia tint gives a PDF a warm, timeless quality, perfect for certificates, historical documents, artistic booklets, and retro-themed invitations. PDFrust converts any PDF to sepia in one click.
What is sepia?
Sepia is a warm brown tone derived from cuttlefish ink (Sepia officinalis). In photography, sepia refers to the brown tint of antique photos that oxidised over time. Digital sepia is a filter that converts greyscale values to warm brown tones.
How to use the sepia tool
Upload your PDF to the sepia tool. It converts colours to sepia tones: black becomes dark brown, white becomes cream, greys become warm brown-grey tones. The result has the appearance of an old document or antique photograph.
PDF sepia effect
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Great uses for sepia PDFs
Wedding invitations with a retro theme. Diplomas and certificates that should feel timeless. Menus for vintage restaurants or themed events. Personalised greeting cards and booklets.
Combine with other tools
Combine sepia with a border (border tool) for a complete vintage certificate. Add a decorative frame, apply sepia colouring, and add a name via the stamp tool. The result looks like a handcrafted antique document.
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