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Online PDF Watermark: Add Text Watermarks Easily

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How to Add a Watermark to a PDF

  1. Upload Your PDF
    Click the “Upload PDF” button to select the PDF file you want to watermark. If you upload the wrong file by mistake, use the “Back” button to re-upload the correct one.
  2. Customize Watermark Settings
    After uploading, customize your watermark by selecting:
    • Text Watermark: Choose to add a text watermark.
    • Position: Set the watermark position (top, bottom, center, top center, bottom center, like many options).
    • Transparency: Adjust the opacity level to blend the watermark into the document.
    • Color and Size: If using text, choose the size and color.
    • Rotation: You can choose the angle of the watermark.

Once your preferences are set, click the “Add Watermark” button to apply the watermark.

  1. Download the Watermarked PDF
    After processing, you’ll be redirected to a download page. Save your watermarked PDF. If you need to make changes or upload another file, use the “Back” button.

What is the Use of Adding a Watermark to a PDF?

  • Branding: Add logos or text for professional branding on documents.
  • Document Security: Protect your content with visible watermarks to prevent unauthorized use.
  • Customization: Create personalized watermarks to match your style or business needs.
  • Professional Appearance: Enhance the credibility and presentation of your documents.



Features

Flexible Watermark Types

Add either text or image watermarks to your PDF pages. Switch modes instantly and customize each watermark to your needs.

Text Watermark Customization

Choose font, size, color, transparency, rotation, and position for your text watermark. Preview your settings before applying.

Image Watermark Options

Upload a PNG or JPEG image, adjust its scale, transparency, and position on the page. Perfect for logos or stamps.

Select Pages to Watermark

Apply watermarks to all pages or only selected pages. Click to select or deselect pages in the preview grid.

Privacy-First Processing

All watermarking is performed locally in your browser. Your files are never uploaded or stored on any server, ensuring complete privacy and security.

Preserve Document Quality

Watermarked PDFs retain their original quality and formatting. No watermarks or branding are added by this tool itself.

No Registration Required

Start watermarking your PDF instantly—no sign-up or personal information needed. Just upload, customize, and download.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to specific questions about watermarking your PDF files.

  • Can I watermark only selected pages?
    Yes, you can click on pages in the preview grid to select or deselect them. Only selected pages will receive the watermark.
  • What image formats are supported for image watermarks?
    You can use PNG or JPEG images for your watermark. Other formats are not supported.
  • Can I adjust the transparency of my watermark?
    Yes, both text and image watermarks have transparency (opacity) sliders so you can control how visible the watermark is on your pages.
  • Is it possible to rotate the watermark?
    Yes, you can rotate text watermarks in 45-degree increments. Image watermarks are not rotated in this version.
  • Can I use emojis or special characters in the text watermark?
    You can use standard Unicode characters, but some fonts may not support all emojis or special symbols. Preview the result before downloading.
  • Will the watermark appear on top of all content?
    Yes, the watermark is drawn above the existing page content, ensuring it is visible regardless of the background.
  • Can I watermark password-protected PDFs?
    No, password-protected or encrypted PDFs are not supported. Please remove any passwords before watermarking.
  • Will bookmarks, annotations, or forms be preserved?
    Basic page content is preserved, but advanced features like bookmarks, annotations, or forms may not be retained in the output PDF.
  • Can I watermark a scanned or image-based PDF?
    Yes, you can watermark any standard PDF, including those made from scanned images or image-based pages.
  • Is there a limit to the number of pages I can watermark?
    There is no strict limit, but very large PDFs may take longer to process depending on your device and browser.
  • Can I watermark multiple PDFs at once?
    No, you can only work with one PDF at a time. To watermark another, upload it after finishing the current one.
  • Will the file name change after watermarking?
    Yes, the downloaded file will have “(watermarked)” added to the original file name.
  • Can I preview the watermark before downloading?
    You can preview the pages and watermark settings before applying, but the final watermark will only be visible after download.
  • Can I remove or change the watermark after downloading?
    Once applied and downloaded, the watermark becomes part of the PDF content and cannot be easily removed or edited.