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Watermark Removal & Extraction API

Automatically Detect, Remove, and Extract Watermarks from PDFs and Images Effortlessly generate a clean, watermark-free document and extract the watermark itself in base64 format—perfect for publishing, compliance, and content restoration.
Watermark Removal & Extraction API

The Watermark Removal & Extraction API uses AI-driven vision models to detect visible or semi-transparent watermarks in PDFs and images, then produces both a clean version and a separate watermark file in base64 format.

  • Supports PDF, JPEG, PNG
  • Dual output: cleaned file + watermark

Any organization needing automated document cleanup and auditability:

  • Publishers & media houses
  • Legal & compliance teams
  • Archival & library services
  • Marketing & design agencies
  • Enterprise document management providers
  • Print-on-demand services

The API processes your document in three simple steps:

  • Upload File: POST your PDF or image (PNG/JPEG) to /remove-watermark
  • AI Processing: Detects and extracts watermark regions
  • Receive Outputs: Returns a clean document + base64 watermark image
25M+
Documents Analyzed
85%
Manual Reviews Eliminated
80%
Document Fraud Reduced

A Smarter Way To AI Adoption

AI-Powered Detection

Accurately finds complex, transparent, or patterned watermarks using deep-learning scans.

Clean Output & Audit Trail

Delivers a watermark-free file and the extracted watermark separately for compliance or classification.

PDF & Image Support

Works with PDF documents and common image formats (PNG, JPEG).

Simple Integration

Single REST call returns both outputs in base64—plug easily into DMS, publishing, or compliance systems.

Arya APIs Empower Axis Bank to Redefine KYC Workflows

Axis Bank streamlined its KYC workflows with Arya AI’s automated document classification and extraction APIs, achieving a 60-65% reduction in operational Cost
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Real-World Applications

Publishing Cleanup

Remove editorial watermarks for final print or digital release.

Compliance Verification

Confirm required watermarks (“CONFIDENTIAL,” “DRAFT”) appear on regulatory documents.

Document Classification

Use extracted watermark to auto-tag and route documents in your workflow.

Content Restoration

Restore draft files by stripping review watermarks while preserving originals for audit.

Brand Protection

Detect unauthorized watermark alterations in brand assets.

Archival & Indexing

Extract and store watermark images as searchable metadata for large document archives.

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Ultra Low Latency Output
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No Data Storage
Zero Set-up costs
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Plug-and-play APIs designed for fast integration, minimizing development effort and maximizing productivity.

Detailed Documentation

Comprehensive documentation to simplify integration and implementation.

SDKs & Libraries

Access resources that eliminate the need to build functionalities from scratch.

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How we drive customer value

Working with Arya.ai has provided MSIG Life with great support. Their AI applications have been integrated into our operations, addressing key challenges with production-ready models that have made a significant impact. Arya.ai's AI capabilities have helped us enhance our processes, improve security, and increase efficiency across our workflows.
Deekshith and his team have been responsive and have assisted us in streamlining our operations and enhancing the customer experience, enabling us to scale effectively.
Michael Kohan
Head of Digital Solutions
5 stars
Our Team is greatly thankful for the Bank Statement Analyser of Arya AI. Before using the bank analyser, we had a hard time converting large statements, passbooks and different formats across various banks into tangible insights. But with Arya now, we can generate a speedy report.
Faria Rose Santiago
Co-founder & CEO
5 stars
Using Arya APIs, we have automated the process of data extraction from KYC submissions as well as Transaction documents along with translation of certain ID proof(s) originally provided in foreign languages, which has greatly eased the operational workload on our team & also saved us on processing time which in turn enhances our overall customer experience.
Vice President Technology
Axis Bank
5 stars
Appreciate the support we got from Arya in seamlessly processing lakhs of API hits daily. Arya team's expertise provided for excellent guidance and recommendations to help improve the process for large scale integrations. We were able to make this go live in record time of nearly a month. The quality of the work and unwavering dedication brought to the table by Deekshith and team is much appreciated.
Shammi Kapoor
SVP Business Operations
5 stars
With Arya’s Face Verification and Passive Face Liveness Detection  API, we’ve improved the security on our FinTech platform for user verification during transactions. Our Vulnerability to fraud due to identification errors has already reduced by 98% within just six weeks of integrating these APIs. This new process has helped us provide an amazing user experience. Kudos to Arya AI team for ground breaking technology that is making a real good impact on our business.
Sagar Singhal
Co Founder & CEO
5 stars
Using Arya APIs, we have automated the process of data extraction from KYC submissions as well as Transaction documents along with translation of certain ID proof(s) originally provided in foreign languages, which has greatly eased the operational workload on our team & also saved us on processing time.
Vice President Technology
Axis Bank
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
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Our Team is greatly thankful for the Bank Statement Analyser of Arya AI. Before using the bank analyser, we had a hard time converting large statements, passbooks and different formats across various banks into tangible insights. But with Arya now, we can generate a speedy report.
Faria Rose Santiago
Co-founder & CEO
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
arrow
With Arya’s Face Verification and Passive Face Liveness Detection  API, we’ve improved the security on our FinTech platform for user verification during transactions. Our Vulnerability to fraud due to identification errors has already reduced by 98% within just six weeks of integrating these APIs. This new process has helped us provide an amazing user experience. Kudos to Arya AI team for ground breaking technology that is making a real good impact on our business.
Sagar Singhal
Co-founder & CEO
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
arrow
Appreciate the support we got from Arya in Seamless processing lakhs of API hits daily. Arya's team expertise provides for excellent guidance and recommendations to help the process for large scale integrations. we were able to make this go live in a record time of nearly a month. The quality of the work and unwavering dedication brought to the table by Deekshith and the team is much appreciated.
Shammir Kapoor
SVP Business Operations, TATA AIG General Insurance
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
arrow
Using Arya APIs, we have automated the process of data extraction from KYC submissions as well as Transaction documents along with translation of certain ID proof(s) originally provided in foreign languages, which has greatly eased the operational workload on our team & also saved us on processing time.
Vice President Technology
Axis Bank
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
arrow
Our Team is greatly thankful for the Bank Statement Analyser of Arya AI. Before using the bank analyser, we had a hard time converting large statements, passbooks and different formats across various banks into tangible insights. But with Arya now, we can generate a speedy report.
Faria Rose Santiago
Co-founder & CEO
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
arrow
With Arya’s Face Verification and Passive Face Liveness Detection  API, we’ve improved the security on our FinTech platform for user verification during transactions. Our Vulnerability to fraud due to identification errors has already reduced by 98% within just six weeks of integrating these APIs. This new process has helped us provide an amazing user experience. Kudos to Arya AI team for ground breaking technology that is making a real good impact on our business.
Sagar Singhal
Co-founder & CEO
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
arrow
Appreciate the support we got from Arya in Seamless processing lakhs of API hits daily. Arya's team expertise provides for excellent guidance and recommendations to help the process for large scale integrations. we were able to make this go live in a record time of nearly a month. The quality of the work and unwavering dedication brought to the table by Deekshith and the team is much appreciated.
Shammir Kapoor
SVP Business Operations, TATA AIG General Insurance
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
arrow
Working with Arya.ai has provided MSIG Life with great support. Their AI applications have been integrated into our operations, addressing key challenges with production-ready models that have made a significant impact. Arya.ai's AI capabilities have helped us enhance our processes, improve security, and increase efficiency across our workflows.
Deekshith and his team have been responsive and have assisted us in streamlining our operations and enhancing the customer experience, enabling us to scale effectively.
Michael Kohan
Head of Digital Solutions
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
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A Comprehensive Guide

Everything You Need to Know About Watermark Removal & Extraction API

Removing or auditing watermarks is essential for final publication, compliance, and archival workflows. With Arya.ai’s API you can:

  • Automate watermark cleanup in publishing pipelines
  • Maintain an audit trail with extracted watermark files
  • Classify documents by watermark type for routing
  • Scale effortlessly across thousands of files

How Arya.ai’s Watermark Removal & Extraction API Works

  • Upload File: Upload your PDF or image.
  • AI Detection: Deep-learning models locate watermark regions.
  • Clean & Extract: Generate a watermark-free file and crop out the watermark.
  • Receive Results: Download the cleaned document and extracted watermark image in base64.

Features of a Good Watermark Removal & Extraction API

  • High Detection Accuracy- On complex and semi-transparent watermarks
  • Dual Output- Providing both clean documents and extracted watermark assets
  • Multi-Page Handling- For full PDF support
  • Low Latency- To support real-time or batch workflows
  • Secure, In-Memory Processing- With no persistent storage
  • Developer-Friendly API- With single-call simplicity

Benefits of Using a Watermark Removal & Extraction API

  • Enhanced Document Clarity: By stripping unwanted overlays.
  • Audit-Ready Outputs: For compliance and traceability.
  • Improved Workflow Efficiency: With automated cleanup.
  • Flexible Use Cases: From publishing to legal reviews.
  • Scalable Processing: For large document volumes.
  • Cost Savings: By reducing manual editing and review efforts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which file types can I upload?
What outputs will I receive?
How fast is the processing?
Can it handle multi-page PDFs?
Is any data stored?
How do I integrate it?
Can it remove patterned or text watermarks?
Are there size limits?