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Add text or image watermarks to PDF files. Protect and brand your documents.

Fast answer

Use Add Watermark when a PDF needs visible text or image branding such as Draft, Confidential, Approved, or a company mark.

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What this tool is best for

  • Stamping internal drafts, review copies, or confidential documents.
  • Adding company branding to PDFs before distribution.
  • Applying repeatable visible markings without leaving the browser.

Inputs and outputs

Inputs

  • A PDF file.
  • Custom watermark text or an image, plus placement and opacity settings.

Outputs

  • A PDF with visible watermarks applied to the pages you choose.
  • Branded or status-marked output ready for sharing.

Sobre esta ferramenta

Add Watermark allows you to place text or image watermarks on your PDF documents. Watermarks can indicate document status (Draft, Confidential), add branding, or deter unauthorized copying.

Customize the watermark's position, size, opacity, rotation, and color. Apply to all pages or select specific pages. The tool supports both text watermarks and image watermarks.

All processing happens locally in your browser, ensuring your documents remain private.

Como usar

  1. Upload Your PDF

    Drag and drop your PDF file or click to select the document.

  2. Create Watermark

    Enter text or upload an image for your watermark. Adjust position, size, opacity, and rotation.

  3. Apply and Download

    Click Apply to add the watermark and download your updated PDF.

Casos de uso

Document Protection

Add "Confidential" or "Draft" watermarks to indicate document status.

Brand Documents

Add company logos or names to official documents.

Copyright Notice

Add copyright information to protect intellectual property.

When to use this instead of a related tool

Page Numbers

Use Add Watermark when the job is narrower or more direct than Page Numbers. Switch to Page Numbers if your problem is actually about its broader workflow or output.

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Limitations and edge cases

  • Watermarks are visible page content, not access control. Use Encrypt PDF or Change Permissions for security settings.
  • If you only need page numbers or headers, those dedicated tools are usually simpler than a watermark workflow.

Examples

Mark a review copy

Input

proposal.pdf with Draft text watermark

Output

proposal-draft.pdf

Brand a report

Input

report.pdf with company logo watermark

Output

report-branded.pdf

Task pathways

Where this fits in pdf workflows

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Perguntas frequentes

Can I use an image as a watermark?

Yes, you can upload PNG, JPG, or SVG images to use as watermarks.

Can I make the watermark semi-transparent?

Yes, you can adjust the opacity from fully transparent to fully opaque.

Can I apply different watermarks to different pages?

The tool applies the same watermark to selected pages. For different watermarks, process the document multiple times.

If your problem is not exactly a add watermark job, these adjacent tools are the closest next paths.