Remove Shadows from PDF
Remove edge shadows, hand shadows, and scan shadows from PDF documents instantly.
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Maximum file size: 10MB
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What is This Tool?
Remove edge shadows, hand shadows, and scan shadows from PDF documents online for free. This tool helps clean up xerox copies and mobile-scanned PDFs where shadows appear at edges or from hands holding the document. Perfect for creating professional-looking scans from mobile photos.
Shadowed PDFs from mobile scans or photocopiers look unprofessional and reduce readability. Dark edges, hand shadows, and uneven lighting make documents unsuitable for printing or sharing. Our tool detects and removes all shadow types while preserving document content.
How to Use
Upload Your PDF - Drag and drop your PDF with shadows or click to browse. Files up to 10MB supported. Processing happens in browser.
Adjust Intensity - Use Shadow Removal Intensity slider (Low/Medium/High). Brightness Normalization ensures even lighting across pages.
Process & Download - Tool detects dark soft-edge regions, applies shadow removal filter, normalizes brightness, and downloads clean PDF.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of shadows can be removed?
Edge shadows, hand shadows, book spine shadows, and uneven lighting from mobile scans or photocopiers.
Will this affect document content?
No. Tool targets only shadow regions while preserving text, images, and document structure.
Does this work on colored PDFs?
Yes! Works on both black & white and color documents while maintaining color accuracy.
Is my data secure?
Yes. All processing in browser. No uploads.
Can I adjust removal strength?
Yes. Use intensity slider for Low/Medium/High shadow removal based on your document.
What's the file size limit?
Supports PDFs up to 10MB.