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Upload a PDF, enter watermark text, and choose whether it should appear on every page or selected pages.
PDF Tool
Add Watermark to PDF
Add a clear text watermark to all pages or only the pages you select.
Local browser processing
Files stay on your device
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Add a text watermark to PDF pages
Add a text watermark to every PDF page or selected pages, adjust opacity, and download the result privately in your browser.
Adjust the output
Opacity controls help keep the watermark visible without hiding the underlying document.
Create the PDF
Watermarks are drawn diagonally across the page and work well for review labels such as DRAFT or CONFIDENTIAL.
Private browser processing
The document is processed locally with no account and no server upload.
Create a readable PDF text watermark
A useful watermark should communicate status or ownership without making the document hard to read. Choose short text, then balance contrast and opacity against the page content.
Choose concise watermark text
Short labels such as DRAFT, SAMPLE, CONFIDENTIAL, or a company name remain easier to scan across different page sizes.
Adjust opacity for the document
Use lower opacity for text-heavy pages and increase it when the background is mostly white. Always preview the final download before sharing it.
Apply the mark to all or selected pages
Use every page for consistent document status. Select a page range when only an appendix, preview, or confidential section needs a watermark.
Understand what a watermark can do
A visible watermark discourages casual reuse and communicates context, but it is not encryption, access control, redaction, or digital-rights management.
Common ways to use this tool
These are practical examples of when this workflow is useful.
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Draft review
Mark working documents so an unfinished copy is not mistaken for a final version.
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Confidential material
Add a visible handling label before sharing a review copy.
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Samples and previews
Identify non-final portfolio, report, or publication previews.
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Document ownership
Place a business, team, or project name across distributed copies.
Common mistakes
- Using unsupported characters in the standard PDF font.
- Choosing very low opacity on a busy page.
- Selecting a page range without selecting any pages.
Add Watermark to PDF FAQ
Can I watermark selected pages only?
Yes. Choose Selected pages and mark the pages before processing.
Can I control watermark opacity?
Yes. Use a value from 0.05 to 1.
Does this support image watermarks?
This version focuses on text watermarks.
Can I add DRAFT or CONFIDENTIAL to a PDF?
Yes. Enter the label as the watermark text and choose the pages where it should appear.
Can I change the watermark position?
This version places text diagonally across the page for consistent visibility.
Is a PDF watermark the same as password protection?
No. A watermark is visible text; it does not prevent opening, copying, printing, or editing the file.
Will the watermark cover the original text?
It is drawn over the page, but opacity lets you reduce its visual weight. Review the result to confirm the underlying content remains readable.