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What is Add Watermark to PDF?

A watermark stamps semi-transparent text or a logo across every page of a PDF, marking it as a draft, a confidential internal document, or the property of a specific business. It is the standard way to share contracts, invoices, design mockups, and price lists without losing control of where the document ends up — anyone who receives a copy sees your company name or "DRAFT" diagonally across each page. This tool applies that mark to all pages in one pass, with controls for the text, size, angle, and opacity.

How to use

  1. Upload the PDF you want to mark — for example a quotation, contract draft, or portfolio document.
  2. Type the watermark text (such as your company name or "CONFIDENTIAL") and adjust the font size, rotation angle, and transparency so it stays readable without hiding the content beneath.
  3. Click the process button and wait while the watermark is burned into every page of the document.
  4. Download the watermarked PDF and use it in place of the original whenever the file leaves your control.

Common use cases

  • Freelancers stamp "DRAFT" across proposals and mockups so unpaid clients can't use the work without approval.
  • Agencies add their logo or agency name to reports and deliverables sent to clients and subcontractors.
  • HR departments mark salary letters and internal policy documents as "CONFIDENTIAL" before circulating them.
  • Photographers and designers watermark proofs so clients can review, but the images can't be printed or published without a license.

FAQs

Can I use my own logo instead of text?

The tool works with custom text that you type in, so typing your business name or initials is the way to brand the document. If you need a full image logo as the watermark, convert the logo page into the PDF's background before watermarking instead.

Will the watermark cover the document's text?

The watermark sits at a transparency level you choose, so the page content stays readable underneath it. Keep the opacity moderate — enough to be visible on a screenshot, light enough that the document can still be read and printed.

Can someone remove the watermark?

A watermark deters casual copying and misuse, but it is not security. Anyone with a PDF editor could crop or cover it, so if you need real protection against alteration, also consider password-protecting the file or restricting its permissions.

Is my document stored on your servers?

No. The file is processed to apply the watermark and is not kept afterward. There is no account, no upload history, and nothing to install — just upload, stamp, and download.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a watermark in PDF?
A watermark is text or an image added to a PDF to show ownership or protection.
Can I add a logo watermark?
Yes, you can upload and add image or logo watermarks easily.
Is this tool free to use?
Yes, it is completely free with unlimited usage.
Do I need software to add watermark?
No, it works fully online in your browser.
Will watermark affect PDF quality?
No. The watermark is applied as a separate layer on top of the original page content — the underlying text, images and layout are not re-compressed or altered, so the PDF keeps its original quality and resolution.
Can I customize watermark position?
Yes, you can adjust position, size, and transparency.
Is my file secure?
Yes, files are processed securely and are not stored permanently.
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