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Add Watermark

Add text or image watermark

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Watermark type

Text

Use short text for best readability (example: CONFIDENTIAL or DRAFT).

Position

Center

Appearance

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Add Watermark

Stamp text or image watermarks on PDF pages with positioning, opacity, and rotation controls.

Use one clean processing pass, then do a quick QA review before you share the result.

Good fit for

  • Mark draft versions and internal documents.
  • Brand outgoing PDFs with company logos.
  • Add copyright or confidentiality labels.

Typical workflow

  1. 1. Upload your file to the Add Watermark tool.
  2. 2. Choose processing options to match your output needs.
  3. 3. Process and download the result when ready.

Check before you share

  • Review first, middle, and last pages after processing.
  • Check text, tables, signatures, or stamps at 100% zoom.
  • If something looks off, change one setting and rerun once.

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FAQ

Can I add both text and image watermarks?

Yes. Switch between text and image watermark modes in the tool. Text watermarks support custom font size and rotation. Image watermarks support PNG, JPG, and WebP formats.

Can I apply the watermark to specific pages only?

Yes. After uploading, select which pages should receive the watermark using the page picker. You can apply to all pages or a custom selection.

How do I control the watermark transparency?

The opacity slider controls transparency from 0 (invisible) to 1 (fully opaque). Values between 0.15 and 0.35 produce subtle watermarks; 0.5 and above are more prominent.

Can I position the watermark anywhere on the page?

Yes. Choose from preset positions (center, top-left, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-right) and adjust the rotation angle. Custom rotation values are also supported.

Are watermarks permanent?

Yes. Watermarks are embedded into the PDF content and cannot be removed with standard PDF viewers. The watermarked file is a new output file; your original is not modified.

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Watermark type

Text

Use short text for best readability (example: CONFIDENTIAL or DRAFT).

Position

Center

Appearance

0%30%100%
10%100%300%

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