DocShield - Advanced Open-Source Watermarking Solution

DocShield is an open-source tool designed to safeguard documents and images with intelligent watermarking techniques that resist AI-based removal. It ensures document integrity and authenticity by making unauthorized modifications significantly more challenging.

Key Features

• Custom Watermarking: Apply configurable, text-based watermarks tailored to your needs.
• AI-Resistant Technology: Uses advanced wavy patterns and grayscale masking to enhance security.
• Intuitive Interface: Drag-and-drop support for seamless image uploads and processing.
• Optimized Performance: Fast and efficient image processing.
• Self-Hosted & Open-Source: Deploy and customize the solution to fit your specific requirements.

How It Works

1. Upload an image (PNG, JPG).
2. Enter custom watermark text or use the default option.
3. The system applies the watermark using:
   • Repeated text overlays.
   • Wavy distortions for enhanced protection.
   • Grayscale masking to obscure potential erasure attempts.
4. Download the protected document securely.

Installation & Setup

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16 or later)
• Next.js framework
• Tailwind CSS for modern styling
• Shadcn/ui for UI components
• React Compare Slider for interactive visualization

Quick Start

git clone https://github.com/easybytehub/docshield.git
cd docshield
npm install
npm run dev

Usage

1. Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser.
2. Upload an image via drag-and-drop or manual selection.
3. Enter a watermark text and process the image.
4. Preview and download the secured document.

Technology Stack

• Next.js - Server-side rendering and optimized performance.
• TypeScript - Ensures reliability and maintainability.
• Tailwind CSS - Modern, utility-first styling framework.
• Canvas API - Efficient client-side image processing.
• React Compare Slider - Smooth image comparison experience.
• Shadcn/ui - Minimalistic and elegant UI components.

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch: git checkout -b feature-branch
3. Commit your changes: git commit -m 'Add new feature'
4. Push to your branch: git push origin feature-branch
5. Submit a pull request for review.

License

DocShield is distributed under the GPL-3.0 license.

Acknowledgments

Developed and maintained by Javier Miralles. An Open Source project by EasyByte Hub. Learn more at EasyByte Hub.

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🔗 GitHub Repository: DocShield