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Add Watermark to PDF

Stamp a text watermark on every page — tile it diagonally across the page, center it, or drop it in a corner. Adjust size, opacity and angle.

Choose a PDF file
or drag & drop one PDF here
Leave "all" or enter a range like 1,3-5
Download watermarked.pdf
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About this tool

Mark a draft, brand a proof, or stop a confidential file from being passed around unnoticed. This stamps your text onto each page — faint enough to read through, clear enough to see. Choose a diagonal tile across the whole page, a single centered mark, or a discreet corner label.

It renders with pdf-lib entirely in your browser, so the document never leaves your machine. ☕

How to use

  1. Add a PDF file.
  2. Type the watermark text and pick a placement.
  3. Set the font size and opacity — lower opacity keeps the page readable.
  4. Click Add watermark and download.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Is the watermark removable?

It is drawn into the page content, so it is not a separate layer a viewer can simply switch off. Anyone determined enough can edit a PDF, so treat it as a deterrent and a label rather than copy protection.

Can I add both text and a logo image?

This version stamps text. For a logo, export your mark as a PDF or image and place it with a desktop editor, or use the text watermark with the company name for a similar effect.

Will the watermark cover the text underneath?

At low opacity it sits lightly over the page, which is what you want for DRAFT or CONFIDENTIAL. Increase opacity only if you need it clearly visible in screenshots.

How do I watermark just the first page?

Enter 1 in the page range box. Leaving it empty or typing "all" stamps every page.

Does it work offline?

The page itself needs to load once, but processing is fully local. No file is uploaded, so you can safely use it for contracts and drafts.