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Add Watermark to PDF

Add custom text or image watermarks to your PDF documents for branding, copyright protection, and document classification

Upload PDF to Watermark

Drag and drop your PDF file here, or click to browse

Your files are processed securely. All uploads are automatically deleted after processing.

How to Add a Watermark

1

Upload Your PDF

Select and upload the PDF file you want to add a watermark to

2

Customize Watermark

Choose between text or image watermark and customize its appearance

3

Download Watermarked PDF

Process your file and download the watermarked PDF document

Why Add Watermarks

Copyright Protection

Protect your intellectual property by adding copyright notices and ownership information

Branding & Identity

Reinforce your brand identity by adding logos or brand text to distributed documents

Document Classification

Mark documents as Draft, Confidential, or Final to indicate their status

Document Tracking

Add unique identifiers to track document distribution and identify leaks

Watermark Types & Options

Text Watermark

Customize text watermarks with various options:

  • Custom text content (multi-line supported)
  • Font family, size, and color
  • Rotation angle (0-360 degrees)
  • Opacity level (transparent to fully visible)
  • Position (center, tiled, custom placement)

Image Watermark

Add image watermarks with these customizations:

  • Upload your own logo or image
  • Scale and resize
  • Rotation options
  • Transparency control
  • Position customization

Frequently Asked Questions

Can watermarks be removed from a PDF?

Our standard watermarks are semi-permanent and difficult to remove without specialized software. However, they are not completely tamper-proof. For more secure, tamper-resistant watermarking, consider our Pro plan which offers advanced security features that embed watermarks more deeply into the document structure.

Will watermarks appear when the document is printed?

Yes, watermarks will appear when the document is printed. You can control the opacity to make them more subtle for printed documents while still being visible. The text watermarks will always print, while image watermarks will print based on your opacity settings.

Can I watermark specific pages only?

Yes, our Pro plan allows you to apply watermarks to specific pages rather than the entire document. You can select individual pages, ranges, or even apply different watermarks to different sections of your document.

What image formats are supported for image watermarks?

We support PNG, JPG/JPEG, and SVG formats for image watermarks. PNG is recommended for logos and images that require transparency. For best results, use high-resolution images with transparent backgrounds.

Can I add multiple watermarks to a single document?

Pro users can add multiple watermarks to a single document, such as combining a logo in the corner with a 'Confidential' text watermark diagonally across the page. Free users are limited to one watermark per document.

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