How it works
Choose the PDF that needs a watermark.
Add watermark
Add a text watermark to every page of a PDF.
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Enter the watermark text and set the available size, opacity, rotation, position, or page options so it remains readable without hiding the document.
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Apply the watermark. The text is drawn into the output PDF pages as new page content.
Guide
What this tool does
What this tool does
Place repeated text watermarking on PDF pages to identify ownership, status, or distribution.
Typical uses
- Mark drafts as CONFIDENTIAL or SAMPLE.
- Add an organization name, recipient name, or ownership notice to distributed PDFs.
Detailed step-by-step guide
- Choose the PDF that needs a watermark.
- Enter the watermark text and set the available size, opacity, rotation, position, or page options so it remains readable without hiding the document.
- Apply the watermark. The text is drawn into the output PDF pages as new page content.
- Inspect a light page and a dark/busy page to make sure the watermark is visible but not destructive.
What this tool can do
- Adds watermark text to document pages.
- Produces a new watermarked PDF.
- Allows repeatable placement across many pages.
Tips for this tool
- Use moderate opacity for text-heavy documents.
- Avoid placing a watermark over signatures, QR codes, or critical form fields.
Privacy and processing
While using Add watermark, this published version performs the supported document operation in your browser and does not send the document contents to an external conversion engine. Anonymous usage counters may record activity, not the document contents.
Important limitations
- A watermark is not access control; recipients can still view the document.
- Very opaque watermarks may make printed text difficult to read.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Add watermark best used for?
Mark drafts as CONFIDENTIAL or SAMPLE. Add an organization name, recipient name, or ownership notice to distributed PDFs.
What should I check before using Add watermark?
Use moderate opacity for text-heavy documents. Avoid placing a watermark over signatures, QR codes, or critical form fields.
What are the limits of Add watermark?
A watermark is not access control; recipients can still view the document. Very opaque watermarks may make printed text difficult to read.