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Add Watermark to PDF

Upload a PDF and stamp a diagonal text watermark across every page — customize the text, size, and opacity.

How to use the Add Watermark to PDF

  1. Upload the PDF file you want to watermark.
  2. Type the watermark text you want — e.g. "DRAFT," "CONFIDENTIAL," or "SAMPLE."
  3. Adjust the opacity so the watermark is visible but doesn't obscure the underlying content.
  4. Click "Add Watermark & Download" to get your watermarked PDF.

About the Add Watermark to PDF

A watermark stamped diagonally across a document is a simple, effective way to communicate a document's status or ownership at a glance — marking a draft as not-yet-final, labeling a document confidential before it's shared for review, or identifying a sample or preview version of a document before it's purchased or officially released. It's a visual cue that's hard to miss, precisely because it sits across the page rather than tucked into a corner.

This tool stamps your chosen text diagonally across the center of every page in a PDF, using a semi-transparent gray so the watermark is clearly visible without making the underlying content unreadable. You control both the text itself and its opacity, letting you balance visibility against how much it should recede into the background — a lighter opacity works well when the watermark is more of a subtle status indicator, while a stronger opacity makes sense when the goal is to actively discourage unauthorized distribution.

It's used by businesses marking draft contracts before final signature, photographers and designers marking preview or sample versions of work shared before payment, students and researchers labeling working drafts distinct from final submissions, and anyone who needs a document's status to be immediately obvious to anyone who opens it. Because watermarking happens locally in your browser, the original file is never uploaded to a server during the process.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use a custom watermark image instead of text?+
This tool is designed for text watermarks only. For a logo or image-based watermark, a dedicated image-based watermarking workflow would be needed.
Will the watermark print if I print the PDF?+
Yes, the watermark is embedded directly into the page content, so it will appear both on screen and in any printed copy of the document.
Can the watermark be removed later?+
Since the watermark becomes part of the page content, removing it would require a dedicated PDF editing tool capable of deleting specific content elements; keep your original unwatermarked file if you might need a clean version later.
What opacity should I use?+
A lower opacity (around 15–30%) works well for a subtle status indicator that doesn't interfere with reading the page, while a higher opacity is more attention-grabbing if the goal is to strongly discourage redistribution.

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