Add Watermark to PDF
Stamp a text or image watermark over your PDF pages.
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A watermark marks a document's status or ownership right on the page — 'DRAFT', 'CONFIDENTIAL', a company name — so its purpose travels with it even after it's printed or forwarded. Stamp text or an image across every page, with control over how bold or subtle it sits behind your content.
How to add watermark to pdf
- 1. Upload the PDF you want to mark.
- 2. Add your watermark text or image and set its position and transparency.
- 3. Click Add Watermark and download the stamped document.
When to use Add Watermark to PDF
Mark drafts and status
Stamp 'DRAFT' or 'FOR REVIEW' so a work-in-progress is never mistaken for the final version.
Assert ownership
Add your name or logo across pages you're sharing so the source stays clear if the file is passed on.
Flag confidentiality
A 'CONFIDENTIAL' overlay reminds every reader how the document should be handled.
Getting the balance right
A watermark should be visible without drowning the content underneath. A semi-transparent mark placed diagonally across the page reads clearly but still lets the text show through. Turn the opacity down for a subtle mark, up for an unmissable one.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use text or an image as the watermark?
Both. Add a text watermark like 'CONFIDENTIAL', or place a logo image across the pages.
Can I control how visible it is?
Yes — adjust the transparency so the mark is as bold or as subtle as you need, and position it where it works best.
Does it apply to every page?
The watermark is stamped across the document's pages so the mark is consistent throughout.
Can the watermark be removed later?
Once applied it becomes part of the page. Keep an unwatermarked original if you'll need a clean copy.