Add a Watermark to PDF
Stamp your PDF with text such as "Confidential" or "Draft", or with your logo. Control position, size, angle and transparency, then download the watermarked file.
How to add a watermark to a PDF
Configure the watermark and preview it before saving.
- Upload your PDF
- Choose a Text or Image watermark
- Set position, angle, opacity and size
- Pick the first and last page to watermark
- Click Add Watermark and download
Text and image watermarks
For text watermarks, type your message and choose the font size and color. For image watermarks, upload a logo or stamp and set its width.
Place the watermark in one of nine positions, from top left to bottom right, or tile it across the page using horizontal and vertical spacing.
What you can use it for
Watermarks show ownership and status at a glance.
- Marking documents as Draft, Confidential or Copy
- Branding proposals and reports with your logo
- Discouraging reuse of shared designs or photos
- Labelling sample pages or previews
Tips
An opacity between 20% and 40% keeps the watermark visible without hiding the content underneath. A diagonal angle across the middle of the page makes a text watermark harder to crop out.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add a watermark to a PDF?+
Upload the PDF, choose a text or image watermark, adjust its position, angle and opacity, then click Add Watermark and download the file.
Can I use my logo as a watermark?+
Yes. Choose the Image type and upload your logo, then set its width, position and opacity.
Can I watermark only some pages?+
Yes. Set the first and last page of the range. By default, the watermark is added from page 1 to the last page.
Can I make the watermark transparent?+
Yes. Use the opacity setting to make it as subtle or as strong as you like.
