How to add a watermark
- Select the PDF file.
- Set the text, color, size, opacity and angle.
- Press Add Watermark and the file is saved.
Watermark options
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Content | The text you enter is tiled across every page |
| Opacity | Adjustable 5–100% (default 20%) — keep it light enough to read through |
| Scope | Applied identically to all pages of the document |
💡 Why documents need a watermark
Marking a document with "CONFIDENTIAL," a company name, or "do not distribute" makes ownership and authorization clear if it's ever leaked or copied without permission.
- 💧 Subtle by design: Lower the opacity to keep the watermark unobtrusive without hurting readability.
- 🎨 Flexible styling: Adjust color, size and angle — from a large diagonal stamp to a small discreet mark.
- 🌐 Non-Latin text supported: A bundled font ensures non-Latin watermark text renders correctly.
📌 Where is a watermark useful?
- Marking copyright — add "Confidential" or "Copyright" text to distributed material to discourage unauthorized copying.
- Marking drafts — a "DRAFT" watermark clearly separates review copies from the final version.
- Adding a company name — stamp your company name across proposals and reports for branding.
- Tracing leaks — embed a recipient's name or distribution number so a leaked copy can be traced back.
✨ How to add one without it looking heavy-handed
- Lowering opacity to 20–30% keeps the watermark visible without obscuring the text underneath.
- A diagonal angle (45°) means the mark still shows up in copies or screenshots.
- A light gray or muted red tone that contrasts with the body text usually works well.
🔒 Can I remove a watermark afterward?
A watermark added by this tool is baked directly into the saved PDF, so removing it later requires the original file. Keep a copy of your PDF before adding a watermark, just in case.
📖 Guide: How to Add a Watermark to a PDF →
Frequently asked questions
- Is my file uploaded to a server?
- No. All processing happens inside your browser.
- Can I use non-Latin text?
- Yes. A bundled font ensures non-Latin text renders correctly.
- Can I use an image watermark?
- Only text watermarks are supported at the moment.
- Can I watermark only some pages?
- It applies to all pages. If you need a subset, split the PDF first.
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