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PDF Watermark
Add a watermark to your PDF pages. The text will be centered and rotated 45 degrees with low opacity.
Upload a PDF file to add a watermark
Upload a PDF file and enter watermark text to get started
PDF Tools
Add a watermark to your PDF pages. The text will be centered and rotated 45 degrees with low opacity.
Upload a PDF file to add a watermark
Upload a PDF file and enter watermark text to get started
A PDF watermark is a semi-transparent overlay—typically text like 'CONFIDENTIAL', 'DRAFT', or a logo image—embedded into a PDF to indicate ownership, status, or usage rights. Watermarks appear on every page (or selected pages) and remain visible when the PDF is opened, printed, or shared, serving as a visual notice of document restrictions or branding.
The tool processes your PDF by layering a new graphic element (text or image) at a specified opacity and position across one or more pages. You upload the PDF, configure the watermark (choose text or upload an image, set transparency, size, angle, and which pages to apply it to), and the tool generates a new PDF with the watermark embedded. The original content stays intact; the watermark renders on top or behind depending on your choice.
| Input | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing proposal PDF + text watermark 'DRAFT' at 30% opacity | New PDF with 'DRAFT' stamped diagonally across every page, readable but not obstructing content | Signals document status to recipients and prevents accidental final distribution |
| Financial report PDF + company logo image watermark, 50% opacity, positioned bottom-right | New PDF with logo appearing consistently on all pages as a branded background element | Reinforces brand identity and copyright claim across the entire document |
| Contract PDF + 'CONFIDENTIAL' watermark on pages 1-3 only, 40% opacity | New PDF with watermark appearing only on selected pages, leaving other pages unmarked | Useful when only sensitive sections need emphasis, keeping public summary pages clean |
No. A watermark is visual only—it doesn't encrypt or restrict PDF permissions. If you need true protection, use PDF encryption tools to disable copying, printing, or editing. Watermarks are best for warning and branding, not technical prevention.
Yes. Most PDF watermark tools let you select page ranges (e.g., pages 1–5) or apply to all pages, first page only, or even/odd pages. This is useful for adding a title-page logo or marking sensitive sections only.
Typically PNG, JPG, GIF, and sometimes PDF. PNG is best because it supports transparency, so you can create a logo with a transparent background that blends naturally into the PDF.
Minimally. Watermarks add only the watermark layer; your original content and images stay the same. Uncompressed or high-resolution image watermarks may add a few KB to a few MB depending on complexity.
Not easily. Once embedded, a watermark is part of the PDF content. If you need to change it, re-watermark the original PDF (or the unmarked version if you saved it) with new settings.
Most free tools process one PDF at a time. For bulk watermarking, you may need a desktop application or batch-processing service. Some online tools offer batch uploads for a small fee.