Erase "APPROVED", "DRAFT", "CONFIDENTIAL", rubber stamps, date stamps, and certification marks from your PDFs. Draw a box over the stamp on each page and download a clean document. Everything runs in your browser — your files never leave your device.
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Strip APPROVED, DRAFT, CONFIDENTIAL, and other stamps from your documents in three easy steps.
Drag and drop your stamped PDF or click to browse. The document opens instantly in your browser with full privacy — nothing is uploaded to any server. Works with any PDF regardless of file size.
Navigate through your PDF and draw a box around each stamp you want removed — whether it's "APPROVED", "DRAFT", "CONFIDENTIAL", a date stamp, a rubber stamp impression, or any other stamp overlay. Mark stamps on as many pages as needed.
Select your fill mode — White for a clean background, Auto Match for colored pages, Blur to obscure, or Custom Color. Adjust edge blending for a seamless finish. Click Remove & Download and your clean PDF is ready.
The simplest way to clean up stamped documents — no desktop software, no account, no cost.
No premium tier, no usage cap, and no hidden paywall. Process as many PDFs as you need without creating an account or paying anything. Essential document tools should be accessible to everyone without restrictions.
Your PDF files never leave your device. All processing happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. No files are uploaded to any server, no data is stored, and no one can see your documents. Safe for sensitive, confidential, and legally privileged content.
Remove QR codes, barcodes, watermarks, logos, text blocks, images, stamps, headers, footers, signatures, annotations, or any unwanted content. If you can see it on the page, you can erase it — just draw a box around it.
Choose the perfect erasure style. White fill for clean results, Auto Match to blend with the background color, Blur to obscure content while preserving the page feel, or Custom Color for full control. Edge blending ensures seamless transitions.
Every PDF you download is clean and completely yours. No watermarks, no branding, no "powered by" stamps. Unmodified pages are copied directly from the original with zero quality loss.
Fully responsive and works on smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktops with any modern browser. No software to install, no plugins, no OS requirements.
When and why you might need to erase stamps from PDF documents.
Why Remove Stamps from PDFs? Stamps like "DRAFT", "APPROVED", "CONFIDENTIAL", or "VOID" are added during document workflows to indicate status. Once the document moves to a different stage — final approval, external distribution, archiving — those stamps may no longer be appropriate. A document marked "DRAFT" shouldn't be circulated as a final version. A "CONFIDENTIAL" stamp on a document that's been cleared for public release creates confusion. Removing outdated stamps keeps your documents professional and accurate.
Handling Transparent and Opaque Stamps Stamps come in different styles. Some are opaque — a solid red "APPROVED" box, a rubber stamp impression, a date stamp in a corner. These are straightforward to remove: draw a box, choose White or Auto Match fill, and the stamp is gone. Transparent stamps that overlay text or images are trickier. The Blur fill mode works well here, as it obscures the stamp area without leaving an obvious blank. Auto Match can also work if the underlying content is relatively uniform in color.
Batch Stamp Removal Many stamped documents have the same stamp on every page. While you do need to mark each page individually, the process is fast — navigate to a page, draw a quick box over the stamp, move to the next page. For large documents, the tool handles dozens of pages smoothly. All marked stamps across all pages are processed in one click.
Common questions about removing stamps from PDF documents.
Yes. Navigate through each page, draw a box around the DRAFT stamp, and all marked stamps will be erased when you click Remove & Download. The process is quick even for lengthy documents.
Any stamp type works — CONFIDENTIAL, APPROVED, VOID, CANCELLED, PAID, RECEIVED, COPY, ORIGINAL, or custom text stamps. If it's visible on the page, you can draw a box around it and erase it.
Yes. Rubber stamp impressions, notary seals, date stamps, and any other stamp-style marks can be erased. Draw a box around the impression and choose your preferred fill mode.
If the stamp sits on top of text you need, the erased area will cover that text too. For transparent stamps, try the Blur mode which can obscure the stamp while preserving some of the underlying content's appearance. For opaque stamps covering text, the text beneath is not recoverable.
No artificial limits. Processing runs in your browser, so the practical ceiling depends on your device's memory. Most modern devices handle large multi-page documents without issues.
Yes. Everything runs locally in your browser. Your PDF is never sent to any server. ConvertKr has no ability to see, access, or store your files — ideal for legal, financial, and HR documents.
For stamps on white backgrounds, White fill gives the cleanest result. For stamps on colored or patterned backgrounds, Auto Match samples surrounding colors for a natural look. Blur works well for transparent stamps overlaying content.
Absolutely. Date stamps, page numbers, received-date stamps, and any other corner or margin content can be erased. Just draw a box around the area and it will be filled with your chosen mode.
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