How to Fix Black-and-White or Inverted PDF Colors in Acrobat on iPad
Question details
The user needs to resolve an issue where PDF documents are displaying in black and white or with inverted colors on their iPad.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Device & OS
- iPadOS
- Scenario
- Reading or viewing PDF documents on an iPad using the Adobe Acrobat Reader application.
- Observed behavior
- PDF documents appear in black and white with inverted colors instead of their original document formatting.
Ensure your iPad is charged and connected to the internet in case you need to download application updates from the App Store.
Disable Night Mode in Adobe Acrobat Reader
Night Mode intentionally inverts colors to reduce eye strain in low-light environments. Disabling it restores normal document colors.
Acrobat Reader includes a dedicated Night Mode that overrides the document's original colors. It is easy to toggle this mode on by accident, which causes the PDF background to turn black and the text to appear white.
Tap the page view icon, which is usually located next to the camera or share icon at the top of the Acrobat screen.
Locate the 'Night Mode' switch in the dropdown menu and turn it off to immediately restore normal colors.
Turn off iPad Invert Colors Settings
The iPad's built-in accessibility features like Smart Invert or Classic Invert might be affecting how all apps display colors.
Update Acrobat and Restart iPad
Software bugs can cause display glitches. Updating the app and restarting your device clears temporary system issues.
Read and Edit PDFs Seamlessly with WPS Office
If you are tired of display glitches and inverted colors in your PDF reader, consider switching to WPS Office. It is a free, lightweight, and comprehensive suite that seamlessly opens PDFs alongside Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files with perfect formatting.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Search for WPS Office in the Apple App Store and download the free app to your iPad.
- 2. Open your PDF: Launch WPS Office and tap the 'Open' button to select and view your PDF document without any color glitches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did my PDF suddenly turn black with white text?
This usually happens if Night Mode or Dark Mode was accidentally enabled within your PDF reader app, or if your device's system-wide invert colors accessibility setting was toggled on.
Does WPS Office on iPad have a Night Mode for PDFs?
Yes, WPS Office includes a dedicated Mobile View and Eye Protection mode that optimizes PDF reading for low-light environments without permanently altering or corrupting document colors.
Can a corrupted PDF file cause inverted colors?
While rare, a corrupted color profile within the PDF itself can cause display issues. However, if the issue only occurs on your iPad and not on other devices, it is typically related to app or device display settings.
