Add Watermark

About Add Watermark

A watermark prints faint text over or under every page - "DRAFT", "CONFIDENTIAL", a name or a date. It tells readers what a document is and discourages misuse without blocking readability. This tool stamps your text across the PDF pages and returns the watermarked file.

How Add Watermark works

1. Upload the PDF.
2. Type the watermark text - keep it short; one to three words read best across a page.
3. Choose style options where offered (size, opacity, position).
4. Apply and download the stamped PDF.

Features

• Stamps custom text on every page of the PDF
• Adjustable appearance so the document stays readable underneath
• Good for DRAFT, CONFIDENTIAL, names and dates
• Works on text-based and scanned PDFs alike

Tips for best results

• Keep the text to one to three words - long phrases become unreadable when stretched diagonally across a page.
• Include a date or recipient name when sharing drafts so leaked copies can be traced to a version.
• Watermark the copy you send, not your master file - keep a clean original for later edits.

FAQ

Is a watermark the same as security?

No - it is a visible label, not access control. To actually restrict opening, use Protect PDF with a password.

Will the document still be readable?

Yes, as long as opacity is kept low. The goal is a visible-but-subtle overlay; keep the text short and faint.

Can I watermark with a logo image?

This tool stamps text. For a logo, sign-pdf-style image placement is the better fit - or place the logo in the source document before converting to PDF.