Is this tool free? What are the limits?
Yes, it is free and needs no account. It processes one PDF at a time, up to 50 MB and 1000 pages. The desktop app can batch-process a whole folder but needs a perpetual membership.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about passwords, watermarks, file retention and the desktop app.
Which passwords and watermarks can it remove?
The open password and owner restrictions such as printing, copying and editing. For watermarks, it searches the whole document for text, vector, image, stamp and annotation overlays and deletes them layer by layer.
How do I use it?
Choose or drop one PDF, enter its password if it has one, and press Start. When processing finishes, the password state, structure and body text are checked, and the download is offered once they pass.
Is my PDF password stored?
No. The password lives only in the memory of the current request and processing worker; it is never written to the database, logs or job parameters, and the job record does not contain it.
Why does a watermark sometimes remain?
Watermarks are detected by fixed rules. If one has been merged into the body text, is part of a page background image, or exists only in the pixels of a scanned image, it may not be removable on its own. You can submit feedback from the result page; the file is archived so we can reproduce the problem.
How long are uploaded files kept?
Files and results of ordinary jobs are deleted as soon as you download them, and unclaimed ones expire after about 24 hours. If you submit feedback, the original file, the result and your note are archived for 30 days so staff can reproduce the problem.
What is the difference between the web version and the desktop app?
The web version is free and processes one file at a time in the browser. The desktop app runs on Windows, keeps PDFs on your machine, batches whole folders, requires a perpetual membership, and is also available from Microsoft Store; a macOS version is coming soon.
What if the result is wrong?
On the result page, choose Something wrong with the result, pick the issue type and describe it. You can leave a phone number or email for a follow-up; most issues are fixed within a day, after which you can process the file again.