Maybe it's a draft stamp on a document that's now final, or a watermark you added yourself and no longer need. Remove Watermark takes it off, free, as long as you have the right to edit the file.
How to remove a watermark
- Open Remove Watermark and upload your PDF.
- Let it detect the watermark elements on the page.
- Confirm the removal.
- Download the cleaned-up PDF.
What to know before removing one
- Only remove watermarks you have the right to remove. Copyright and confidentiality watermarks on documents you don't own are there for a reason.
- Keep a backup of the original until you've confirmed the cleaned-up version looks right.
- Some watermarks are baked into a scanned image rather than a separate layer -- those are harder to remove cleanly than a text-based watermark.
Remove Watermark
Strip a watermark from a PDF you have the right to edit -- free.
Frequently asked questions
Can I remove any watermark from any PDF?
Only remove watermarks from documents you have the right to edit -- this tool is meant for your own drafts and files, not bypassing protections on someone else's document.
Does it work on both text and image watermarks?
Yes, for watermarks placed as page elements -- watermarks baked directly into a scanned image are harder to remove cleanly.
Will removing a watermark affect the rest of the page?
No -- only the watermark element is targeted, leaving the original content intact.
Is my file uploaded to remove the watermark?
No -- it's processed entirely in your browser.
A leftover watermark doesn't have to stick around -- try Remove Watermark.