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Technical PDF verification

Check if a PDF has been edited
and keep the report.

A white rectangle over an amount, a different font on a single digit, a file reopened in an online editor: Veritas-Doc lists these technical signs of modification, shows the text recovered under covered areas and hands you a printable report to attach to your file.

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payslip.pdf

Illustrative example
35

Confidence score · out of 100

Marked signs of modification

Attention level · HighCumulative deductions65

Reported signals

  • High1 masked area whose text was recovered−45 pts
  • High1 white rectangle placed over content−20 pts

Page 1 · covered area

Balance: EUR 12,480.00

Text recovered underneath

Printable report. Technical signs of modification. Not proof of fraud.

Made-up example: the values are illustrative.
Built forEstate agentsHR and payrollAccountants and expertsBanks and insurersIndividuals
  • Text recovered under masks

    shown in the exact spot of the rectangle, when the file still holds it

  • Around 60 tools recognised

    online editors, office suites, image software

  • A score broken down

    every signal named, graded and weighted

  • Printable report

    ready to attach to a file, on paper or as a PDF

The problem

What the eye cannot see, the file may still hold

A figure hidden under a white box. A date rewritten. A payslip reopened in an online editor. On screen, nothing shows. In the file, an edit often leaves a trace.

Laying a rectangle over a line hides it on screen and on paper. Often, the text stays in the PDF. Veritas-Doc finds it and shows it exactly where it was.

  • Recovered text appears right where it was covered.
  • Every extraction comes with a confidence figure.
  • When nothing can be recovered, the report says so. It never guesses.
Try it on your own PDF

On screen: an opaque rectangle

In the report: the text recovered underneath

Balance: EUR 12,480.00
Illustrative diagram. In the report preview, the area turns translucent on hover, click or tab.

How it works

Three steps, a few seconds

Nothing to install, nothing to set up.

  1. 01

    Upload the PDF

    Drop one or more PDFs on the analysis page. Each file is read page by page, along with its metadata and structure.

  2. 02

    Read the report

    A confidence score, the list of signals and what each one takes off the score. Covered areas are marked on the preview, with the text recovered underneath.

  3. 03

    Archive it

    Print the report or save it as a PDF, then attach it to your file. It keeps a record of what you checked.

Analyse a PDF for free

First document free · No credit card

What the analysis looks at

Six kinds of signals, each one explained

Every signal is named, graded by severity and weighted. The score takes off the weight of each one, so you can see where it comes from.

Embedded JavaScript, attached files and missing metadata are flagged too. Every report lists all signals and their weight.

  • 01

    Editing tool and production chain

    Which software produced the file, and is it the one that composed it? A Word export reopened in an online PDF editor leaves two different names: one of the most telling signals.

  • 02

    Successive saves

    Every rewrite leaves a marker. A supporting document saved three times deserves a question. A PDF that is merely web-optimised is not counted by mistake.

  • 03

    Inconsistent dates

    A modification date after the creation date is ordinary on a draft. It is more surprising on a certificate.

  • 04

    Covered areas

    Opaque rectangles, overlaid images, redactions and freehand strokes: each area is located page by page, with its severity.

  • 05

    Text recovered under masks

    When the file still holds what was covered, the report restores it, with a confidence figure.

  • 06

    Fonts mixed on one line

    A rewritten figure often takes the editor’s default font. The report flags the line where a fragment changes font; bold and italic within the same family do not count.

Who it is for

Wherever a supporting document weighs on a decision

Same report, whatever your profession. Only the documents change.

  • Estate agents and landlords

    A rental application lands in your inbox. See what the payslips and certificates say about themselves before you decide, and keep the report in the file.

    • Payslips
    • Employer certificates
    • Tax notices
    Check a rental application
  • HR and payroll

    Payslips, employer certificates, diplomas: the report shows whether the file was edited, without accusing anyone. You document your check; the decision stays yours.

    • Payslips
    • Employment certificates
    • Diplomas
    Check an HR document
  • Accountants, experts and lawyers

    A supplier invoice, an expense claim, a case exhibit: spot a covered figure, a digit in another font or a rewritten file. The report documents the analysis; it does not conclude for you.

    • Invoices
    • Expense claims
    • Case exhibits
    Check a document
  • Banks and insurers

    Proof of address, bank statement, certificate, repair quote: a printable report, with every signal and its weight, to add to the audit trail.

    • Proof of address
    • Bank statements
    • Certificates
    Document a check
  • Individuals

    A quote, an invoice, a supporting document you received: see whether the file carries traces of editing, with nothing to install. Your first document is free.

    • Quotes
    • Invoices
    • Supporting documents
    Check a document you received

Which plan for which need?

  • StarterTo try it

    One document, full report.

  • ReportOne specific file

    Pay per report, no subscription.

  • FirmRegular use

    Up to 400 documents a month, API access, cancel at any time.

Pricing

The same engine, whichever the plan

The full report (weighted score, detailed signals, areas and recovered text) is identical on every plan. Only the volume changes.

  • Starter

    To judge on evidence

    Free

    Included

    • One document analysed
    • Full report, no restriction
    • No payment card
  • Report

    For one specific case

    €4.90

    incl. VAT

    Included

    • One document per report purchased
    • Full report, printable for the file
    • No subscription, no commitment
  • Firm

    Recommended

    For regular use

    €69

    excl. VAT · per month

    Included

    • Up to 400 documents per month
    • Full report, printable for every case
    • API access with access keys
    • Cancel anytime
  • Enterprise

    For custom volumes or requirements

    Custom quote

    Included

    • Volumes above 400 documents a month
    • Contract terms and data processing to define together
    • API access and dedicated deployment to be explored

Report: €4.90 incl. VAT. Firm plan: €69 excl. VAT per month (€82.80 incl. VAT). Secure payment, subscription cancellable at any time.

Our method

A report of signals, not a verdict

Veritas-Doc shows what the file contains and leaves the conclusion to whoever handles the case. That is what makes the report usable: every line can be re-read and explained.

  • Every signal is explained

    A name, a severity, a weight in the score and an explanation of what the signal may mean. The report also reminds you what it does not prove.

  • A score you can recompute

    It starts at 100 and takes off the weight of every signal listed. The same signal is counted only once, so the figure does not collapse on a dense document.

  • No false reassurance

    As soon as a high-severity signal is found, the report no longer displays “No technical sign of modification”.

  • Nothing made up

    When no text can be recovered under a covered area, the report says so instead of guessing.

Frequently asked questions

What people ask most often

Do I need an account to analyse a PDF?

Yes: you need to sign in to run an analysis. Your first document is free and needs no credit card.

Can Veritas-Doc say that a document is fake?

No, and that is deliberate. The tool reports technical signs of modification and weights them. Calling a document fraudulent is a legal judgement: it belongs to whoever handles the case, not to software.

Does the report have legal value?

The report is a technical document: it describes what the file contains. It is neither an expert opinion nor proof of fraud. You can attach it to a file to document your check; its weight, if any, depends on how it is used and, in a dispute, on an expert’s view.

What does the report contain?

A confidence score out of 100, the list of signals with their severity and weight, the document sheet (author, creation and production tools, dates, page count), a preview of the pages with covered areas marked and the text recovered underneath, and a printable version to attach to your file.

How should I read the confidence score?

The score is not a probability of fraud: it is a readable summary of the signals reported. It starts at 100 and each signal takes off its weight; the same signal is counted only once, however many times it occurs, so the figure does not collapse on a dense document. The report lists every signal and its weight, line by line, so you can see where the number comes from. A signal is not proof, and finding none is not a guarantee that a document is genuine.

Which documents can I analyse?

PDFs of any origin: payslips, tax notices, bank statements, invoices, contracts, supporting documents. You can drop several files at once and get a report for each. A password-protected PDF cannot be opened: a message says so and the analysis is not deducted from your balance.

What does “text recovered underneath a mask” mean?

When an opaque rectangle is laid over a line, the text often remains in the PDF content. Veritas-Doc extracts it from that area and shows it in its original place, with a confidence figure. If nothing can be recovered, the report says so.

How is this different from a metadata viewer?

A metadata viewer shows the author and the dates. Veritas-Doc goes further: it counts successive saves, locates covered areas, recovers the text underneath, flags fonts that change in the middle of a line and weights everything in a report you can archive.

Can I plug Veritas-Doc into my own tools?

Yes: the Firm plan includes API access with access keys, documented on the Developers page. It returns the report as JSON, with the same signals, weights and areas as the interface.

What happens to the documents I upload?

The uploaded PDF is used to produce the report shown on screen, and its content is not stored. Only data about the analysis is kept (file fingerprint, status, score and signal codes), to keep track of your account balance.

One PDF, a few seconds, a report to keep

Your first document is free, with the full report and no credit card. Upload the file and see what its structure reveals: editing tool, repeated saves, covered areas, recovered text.

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