Add Watermark
Stamp text watermarks on your PDF documents.
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About This Tool
Protect your intellectual property, assert ownership, and communicate document status with our professional Add Watermark tool. In the digital age, sharing documents often means losing control over how they are used. By stamping your PDF files with a visible watermark, you ensure that anyone viewing the file knows its origin and status. You can add a text watermark—such as 'CONFIDENTIAL', 'DRAFT', 'DO NOT COPY', or your company name—or upload a logo image to brand every page. Our tool offers desktop-grade customization: you can adjust the transparency (opacity) so the watermark doesn't obscure the text, rotate it diagonally for maximum visibility, and position it precisely—whether in the center, corner, or tiled across the page. This is essential for photographers protecting their portfolios, businesses sending out quotes, or lawyers marking sensitive contracts. This tool processes files locally in your browser whenever possible, ensuring your sensitive documents remain private and secure. Unlike many online PDF tools that upload your files to remote servers, we prioritize your data privacy. The tool handles large files efficiently and maintains the original quality of your PDFs without compression or degradation. Whether you're a student compiling research, a professional preparing reports, or a business managing contracts, this tool streamlines your PDF workflow. It eliminates the need for expensive Adobe Acrobat subscriptions while providing professional-grade results instantly.
How to Use This Tool
Upload PDF
Select the PDF file you wish to stamp.
Select Type
Choose 'Text' to type a phrase or 'Image' to upload a transparent PNG/JPG logo.
Customize Appearance
Adjust the Transparency slider, Rotation angle, and Position grid.
Apply Watermark
Click to burn the stamp onto the document pages.
Download
Save your newly protected PDF file.
Key Features
- Dual Mode Flexibility: Choose between custom Text stamping or Image/Logo uploading.
- Advanced Customization: Control opacity (0-100%), rotation (0-90 degrees), font size, and color.
- Smart Layering: Watermarks are placed as a top layer, permanent and visible on all devices.
- Bulk Application: Automatically applies your stamp to every single page of the document in seconds.
- Brand Consistency: Ensure all your distributed documents carry your official branding or seal.
- Deterrent: Discourages unauthorized copying, printing, or claiming of your work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I remove the watermark later?
The watermark is permanently 'flattened' into the PDF to ensure security. It cannot be easily removed by standard viewers. Always keep a clean backup of your original file.
Will it look good on printed paper?
Yes, we use high-resolution rendering. If you use a semi-transparent watermark, it will print as a subtle background pattern.
Can I watermark only the first page?
Currently, our standard tool applies the watermark to all pages to ensure total document protection. Selective watermarking is coming in a Pro update.
What image formats are supported?
We support PNG (best for transparency) and JPG files for logo watermarks.