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Insert text or image watermarks to protect, brand, or mark your PDF documents. Customize position, opacity, rotation, and more. No signup needed.

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How to Add Watermarks to PDF

Brand or protect your documents in three simple steps

1

Upload Your PDF

Drag and drop your PDF file or click to browse. Preview all pages instantly.

2

Create Your Watermark

Add text or upload an image. Customize font, size, color, position, opacity, and rotation.

3

Download Watermarked PDF

Apply watermark to all or specific pages. Download your branded PDF instantly.

Watermark Features

Complete control over your PDF watermarks

Text Watermarks

Add custom text like "CONFIDENTIAL", "DRAFT", or your company name. Choose any font, size, and color.

Image Watermarks

Upload your logo or any image as a watermark. Supports PNG, JPG, and SVG formats with transparency.

Opacity Control

Adjust watermark transparency from barely visible to fully opaque. Perfect for subtle branding.

Rotation Options

Rotate watermarks to any angle. Diagonal watermarks are popular for document protection.

Position Control

Place watermarks anywhere—center, corners, or custom positions. Apply to header or footer areas.

Page Selection

Apply to all pages, specific pages, or page ranges. Different watermarks for different sections.

Secure Processing

All watermarking happens in your browser. Files never leave your device.

Live Preview

See your watermark in real-time as you customize. Preview on all pages before saving.

Why Add Watermarks to PDFs?

Common reasons for watermarking your documents

Protect Intellectual Property

Discourage unauthorized copying by visibly marking documents as your property.

Brand Your Documents

Add your company logo to proposals, reports, and client deliverables for professional branding.

Mark Document Status

Clearly indicate if documents are DRAFT, CONFIDENTIAL, FOR REVIEW, or APPROVED.

Prevent Redistribution

Add recipient names to documents to track and discourage unauthorized sharing.

Add Copyright Notices

Include copyright symbols and dates to establish ownership and publication dates.

Sample Marking

Mark preview copies as SAMPLE to encourage purchase of full, unmarked versions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDF watermarks

How do I add a watermark to a PDF?

Upload your PDF, enter your watermark text or upload an image, customize the appearance, and download the watermarked PDF.

Can I add my logo as a watermark?

Yes, upload any PNG, JPG, or SVG image. Transparent PNG logos work best for professional results.

Is adding watermarks free?

Completely free for files up to 10MB. No signup, no watermarks from us, no hidden fees.

Can I adjust the watermark transparency?

Yes, set opacity from 1% (barely visible) to 100% (fully opaque). Most users prefer 20-40% for readability.

Can I add watermarks to specific pages only?

Yes, apply to all pages, first page only, specific pages, or custom page ranges.

Are my files secure?

All processing happens in your browser. Files never leave your device or get uploaded to any server.

Can I remove watermarks I added?

Watermarks are permanently embedded. Keep your original file if you need an unmarked version.

What's the best position for a watermark?

Center-diagonal is most common for protection. Corner placement works well for logos and branding.

Can I add multiple watermarks?

Yes, add multiple text or image watermarks at different positions on the same document.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes, our tool works on smartphones and tablets. Full watermark customization on any device.

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Protect and brand your PDFs with custom watermarks. Free, secure, and no signup required.

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