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Watermark, Page Numbers & Metadata Scrubber

Stamp diagonal 'CONFIDENTIAL' or custom watermarks, add automatic 'Page X of Y' footers, and scrub hidden author/software metadata from PDFs.

100% Local Browser Engine Ready — Zero files are uploaded to any server.

How to Use the Watermark & Metadata Tool

  1. 1Upload your PDF document.
  2. 2Configure optional Diagonal Watermark text, opacity, and Page Numbering format.
  3. 3Toggle 'Scrub Hidden PDF Metadata' to strip Author, Creator, and Producer tags.
  4. 4Click 'Apply & Download PDF'.

Key Benefits & Privacy Guarantees

  • Combines three typically paywalled tools into one pass.
  • Removes hidden forensic metadata (Author, Creation Software, Timestamps).

Your privacy: This tool runs entirely inside your browser. Your document is never uploaded or sent over the network.

Frequently Asked Questions

What hidden metadata does a PDF file contain?

PDFs often store your computer username, the software used (e.g., Microsoft Word or macOS Quartz), and creation timestamps. Our Metadata Scrubber wipes these fields clean.

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