Watermark PDF
Add a text watermark to every page of your PDF. Customize style, position, and opacity.
Drag your PDF here or click to choose
Single file, up to 100MB
When to Use This Tool
Add custom text or image watermarks to every page of your PDF. Watermarks overlay content with visible marks that identify the document as draft, confidential, or branded. Processing runs entirely in your browser.
Watermarking PDFs serves several purposes. Draft documents need visible marking to prevent premature distribution. Confidential files require stamps to remind recipients of restricted access. Business proposals benefit from company logos for branding. Photography portfolios need copyright notices to protect intellectual property.
The tool supports both text watermarks (custom text with adjustable font, size, color, and opacity) and image watermarks (logos, stamps, or symbols). You control position (top, bottom, left, right, center), opacity level, and whether the watermark appears on all pages or selected pages.
Common applications include marking preliminary reports as "DRAFT" before final approval, adding "CONFIDENTIAL" stamps to legal documents, imprinting company logos on sales proposals and presentations, and adding copyright notices to photography portfolios and design catalogs.
How to Watermark PDF
- Upload your PDF file (drag & drop)
- Choose text or image watermark
- Customize content, position, size, and opacity
- Apply to all pages or select specific pages
- Click Watermark PDF and download
Features
- Text watermarks with font and color control
- Image watermarks for logos and stamps
- Adjustable opacity and position
- Apply to all pages or selected pages
- 100% browser-based processing (no uploads)
- Supports JPG and PNG watermark images
Things to Know
Watermarks on already-watermarked documents can overlap and become unreadable. Transparent watermarks with low opacity may be difficult to see on dark pages or images with similar colors — choose contrasting colors. Some PDF readers display watermarks differently depending on their rendering engine. Image watermarks may increase file size depending on the resolution of the watermark image.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between text and image watermarks?
Text watermarks are custom words or phrases you type (like "DRAFT" or "CONFIDENTIAL"). Image watermarks are logos, stamps, or symbols you upload as image files. Text offers more flexibility for simple messages, while images work better for branding.
Can I adjust the watermark opacity?
Yes. You can set the transparency level so the watermark is visible but doesn't obscure the document content. Lower opacity makes text easier to read through the watermark.
Where can I position the watermark?
Watermarks can be placed in any corner or the center of the page. Common positions include center for diagonal text, bottom-right for copyright notices, and top-left for branding logos.
Does watermarking protect my PDF from copying?
No. A visible watermark does not prevent someone from copying, printing, or extracting content. It only serves as a visual indicator. For copy protection, use password encryption with our Protect PDF tool.
Can I apply watermarks to only certain pages?
Yes. You can choose to apply the watermark to all pages or select specific pages. This is useful when front matter needs a different watermark than the main content.
Will watermarked PDFs print correctly?
Yes. Watermarks become part of the page content and print exactly as they appear on screen. Ensure opacity is high enough for visibility when printed.
Built for branding documents, marking drafts, and protecting intellectual property with visible text overlays. Continue with Add Page Numbers or Compress PDF.
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