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About Fingerprint PDF

When a confidential document leaks, knowing who received which copy settles the question fast. ILikePdf Fingerprint PDF embeds an invisible or visible tracking identifier into a PDF copy for each recipient. The mark is engineered to survive normal document handling, so a leaked file can be traced back to its source. Fingerprinting runs locally in your browser, keeping the document itself private.

How to fingerprint a PDF Fingerprint PDF

Step 1: Upload the PDF you want to track.
Step 2: Enter a recipient name or identifier to embed.
Step 3: Choose visibility: invisible pattern or visible marker.
Step 4: Click Apply to embed the fingerprint into the document.
Step 5: Download the watermarked copy for that recipient.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a PDF fingerprint?

A PDF fingerprint is a unique hash (SHA-256 or MD5) of your document — a digital signature that verifies the file has not been tampered with. Any change to the file produces a completely different fingerprint.

How is PDF fingerprinting useful?

Use it for document verification, legal evidence integrity, version control, or proving a document existed at a specific point in time. Compare fingerprints to detect unauthorised modifications.

Can I fingerprint multiple PDFs at once?

Yes. Drag and drop multiple PDFs to generate fingerprints for all of them simultaneously. The tool displays each file hash alongside its name and size.

Does fingerprinting upload my PDF?

No. Hash generation happens locally in your browser. Your PDF never leaves your device — the fingerprint is computed from the file content right in your browser tab.

What hash algorithms are supported?

SHA-256 (recommended, 64-character hex), SHA-1 (40 characters), and MD5 (32 characters). SHA-256 is the industry standard for document integrity verification.

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