Plagiarism Remover: Identify Issues and Fix Them Before They Matter
The best way to remove plagiarism from a paper is to find exactly which passages are flagged and what the original sources are. Our checker provides a source-linked PDF report so you know precisely what to fix — citations to add, passages to rephrase, or quotes to properly mark. 70+ billion sources · Results in 15 minutes · From $0.29/page.
How to Find and Remove Plagiarism from Your Paper
Removing plagiarism starts with knowing exactly what is flagged and why.
Step 1: Run the Check
Upload your document and receive a detailed PDF report within 15 minutes. Every flagged passage is highlighted in color and linked directly to the matching source in the 70+ billion source database.
Step 2: Review Each Finding
Open the source link for each flagged passage. Decide: is this already properly cited (and only needs a formatting fix), or does it need to be rewritten in your own words?
Step 3: Fix & Re-Check
Correct citations, add quotation marks to direct quotes, or rephrase borrowed passages more distinctly. Re-submit the revised version for a clean final check before your deadline.
How to Fix Common Plagiarism Issues
Most flagged passages fall into one of three categories — each with a straightforward fix.
Direct Quotes Without Marks
If you copied a passage verbatim, add quotation marks and an in-text citation. A direct quote with proper attribution is not plagiarism — it is good academic practice.
Paraphrase Too Close to Source
If you paraphrased but the language is still very similar to the original, rewrite the passage more substantially. Use your own sentence structure and vocabulary, then add a citation for the idea.
Missing Citation
If you borrowed an idea or argument without attribution, add the source to your reference list and an in-text citation at the relevant passage. This is often the simplest fix of all.
Translated Content
Translating a foreign-language source into English is still plagiarism if the source is not cited. Add the original foreign-language source to your references and note the translation.
False Positive — Already Cited
Sometimes correctly cited content is still flagged for high similarity. This is a false positive. The checker report shows the percentage and sources — if citations are present, the finding is likely not a problem at submission.
Boilerplate or Common Phrases
Generic academic phrases sometimes trigger matches. These are almost always acceptable and your university reviewer will recognize them as standard academic language rather than plagiarism.
What Plagiarism Percentage Is Acceptable?
Understanding your similarity score is the first step to interpreting your report correctly.
0 – 10% Similarity
Generally considered safe by most universities. Some matched content is expected — citations, references, and standard academic phrases will always appear. Focus on verifying all sources are cited.
10 – 25% Similarity
Review findings carefully. If matches come from correctly cited sources, the percentage may still be acceptable. If uncited passages are flagged, address those specifically before resubmitting.
25%+ Similarity
Requires careful review and likely revisions. Go through each flagged passage in the report, verify citations, rephrase where needed, and re-run the check on the revised version.
Thresholds vary by institution. Always check your university's specific guidelines on acceptable similarity levels.
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Plagiarism Remover — Frequently Asked Questions
Start by running a check to identify exactly which passages are flagged. The PDF report shows each passage with a link to the matching source. For each finding: if the content is directly quoted, add quotation marks and a citation; if it is paraphrased too closely, rewrite it more substantially in your own voice and add a citation; if it is an idea you borrowed without attribution, add the source to your reference list.
Most universities consider 10–15% similarity acceptable, provided the matches come from properly cited sources. A high percentage does not automatically indicate misconduct — it depends on attribution. After making corrections, re-run the check to confirm your revised paper falls within acceptable limits. Always check your university's specific guidelines.
Yes. After revising your paper, upload the updated version for a new check at the standard per-page rate. Many students run two or three checks during the revision process — an initial check to identify issues, a second check after corrections, and a final check before submission for peace of mind.
If a paraphrase remains flagged after rewording, the sentence structure or sequence of ideas may still be too close to the original. Try restructuring the paragraph so the argument flows differently, integrating the idea into a broader discussion alongside your own analysis, or citing the source as a direct quote instead and commenting on it in your own words.
No. Your document is processed securely and is never added to any public or private database. It is not stored after the check is complete and will never be used as a matching source in future checks. Your work remains completely confidential.
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