How to Convert to Grayscale in Adobe Illustrator

Improve your Adobe Illustrator skills by learning how to change the color mode of a file from CMYK or RGB to Grayscale (Black Only). Watch these quick and easy instructions demonstrated by our talented prepress artists.

If you want your label to be printed using only black ink, it’s important to convert the file’s color mode from color to grayscale. Converting colors to grayscale can sometimes wash out your design, even if you only used a color build of black to create the design. Maintain the design integrity by double checking the conversion to grayscale and making any necessary adjustments before sending your file to press.

[musekic]

Short Version >
1. Select All (ctrl+a)
2. "Edit" Menu > "Edit Colors" > "Convert to Grayscale"

[garysamartino]

Thanks for posting this. It was very helpful

[AntiqueAlmond]

I know this is old but I still had to come on here and thank you for this video haha. I'm a graphic design student and I was struggling 😅Thanks a bunch!