Are you looking to change the watermark on your business documents, or is the document no longer confidential? Our team's guide on how to remove watermarks from PDFs is here to assist!
If you are looking for a guide on how to add watermarks to PDFs, we have you covered there as well.
Choose Your PDF Tool
There are several tools you can use to remove watermarks from your PDFs. Choose which of the readers works for you:
| Tool | Features | Free Version | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDF Reader Pro | Dedicated PDF editor for watermark removal with advanced features | No (Free trial) | pdfreaderpro.com |
| Adobe Acrobat Pro | Professional PDF editing, watermark removal, and other advanced features | No (Free trial) | adobe.com |
| PDF24 Creator | Free PDF editor with watermark removal and other PDF manipulation tools | Yes | pdf24.org |
| PDF Candy | Online tool to remove watermarks from PDFs without software installation | Yes (with limits) | pdfcandy.com |
| Smallpdf | Easy-to-use PDF tool with watermark removal, compression, and more | Yes (limited) | smallpdf.com |
| iLovePDF | Online tool to remove watermarks, merge, split, and edit PDFs | Yes (limited) | ilovepdf.com |
| PDFElement | PDF editor with watermark removal, form creation, and other features | No (Free trial) | pdf.wondershare.com |
| Sejda PDF Editor | Online PDF editor to remove watermarks, edit, and manipulate PDFs | Yes (with limits) | sejda.com |
Our team recommends PDF Reader Pro as your go-to application. You can download your free trial here:
How to Remove a Watermark on Mac
If you are a Mac user, follow this guide (complete with images of each step) to remove and re-add watermarks to your PDFs.
Step 1: Open Your File
Click "Open File" or drag your document into your reader.
Step 2: Click "Editor"
Choose Watermark from the options listed.
Step 3: Click "Remove Watermark"
You can also opt to batch remove watermarks here.
Step 4: Add a New Custom Watermark (Optional)
Click "Manage Templates" and choose "Add File" on the right-hand panel.
How to Remove a Watermark on Windows
Follow each of these steps within PDF Reader Pro to remove watermarks from your business or personal documents.
Step 1: Open Your PDF
Drag your file into the Home interface.
Step 2: Click "Editor"
Click on "Watermark" from the options listed.
Step 3: Click "Remove Watermark"
You can also opt to batch remove watermarks here.
Step 4: Switch Your Watermark (Optional)
Click "Manage Templates" and choose "Add File" on the right-hand panel.
Advantages of Using PDF Reader Pro
You might be wondering why you would use an established PDF editor to remove your watermarks when so many online services claim to do the same. There is actually a big difference in the professional result you get from investing in a proper reader, such as:
| Advantage | Description |
|---|---|
| Cleaner Document Appearance | Removing watermarks with a reputable reader results in a more professional, polished look, making documents appear cleaner and easier to read. |
| Improved Printing Quality | Watermarks can interfere with text or images when printed. Removing them ensures the printout is clearer and sharper. |
| Enhanced User Experience | Users can focus more on the document content without distractions or obstructions caused by watermarks. |
| Ease of Sharing and Presentation | Watermark-free documents are more presentable when sharing or presenting, particularly in professional settings. |
| Customization Flexibility | Users can remove unwanted watermarks to create custom, clean versions of documents for specific purposes. |
| Better for Archiving | Watermark removal ensures that documents saved for future reference or archiving retain a clean and readable format. |
| Legal and Privacy Benefits | In some cases, watermarks can indicate copyright or proprietary information, but removing them can help with privacy if no longer necessary. |
| Better Collaboration | Collaborative work may be hindered by watermarks, so removing them can improve clarity and ease of collaboration. |
| Increased Professionalism | Watermark-free documents present a more professional appearance in business, legal, or academic contexts. |
We have plenty of other examples of other ways you can make the most of PDF Reader Pro posted on our blog every week!
