Watermark PDF

Add a text or image watermark to PDF pages without uploading. Set opacity, position, and page range — privately in your browser.

Add a watermark to a PDF — text or logo, no upload

Stamp confidential labels, draft marks, or a logo across PDF pages. Adjust opacity and position with a live preview. Processing stays in your browser.

What you can do with it

Mark drafts as confidential
Add a diagonal text watermark so shared copies are clearly labeled.
Brand shared PDFs with a logo
Place a PNG or JPG logo watermark on selected pages.

How to watermark a PDF

  1. Open your PDF — it loads locally with no upload.
  2. Enter watermark text and/or add an image, then set opacity and position.
  3. Preview page 1, then download the watermarked PDF.

Stamp drafts without uploading client files

Agencies and freelancers often watermark “CONFIDENTIAL” or a logo before sending proofs. Doing it locally means the unpublished draft never lands on a watermarking SaaS. Adjust opacity and position with a live preview, then download.

Text vs logo watermarks

Use diagonal text for status labels (Draft, Sample). Use a PNG/JPG logo when branding shared PDFs for a client. Apply to selected pages when covers should stay clean.

Related reading and tools

  • Protect PDFAdd a password when a watermark alone is not enough.
  • Add page numbersNumber pages after branding for print-ready packets.
  • Sign PDFPlace a signature on the final version once the draft mark is removed.

Frequently asked questions

Is my PDF uploaded when I watermark it?
No. Watermarking runs entirely in your browser. Your file never leaves your device.
Can I use an image as a watermark?
Yes. Add optional PNG or JPG artwork in addition to (or instead of) text.
Can I preview before downloading?
Yes. A live preview of page 1 updates as you change text, color, opacity, and position.
Does watermarking modify my original file?
No. A new PDF is created when you download. Your original stays unchanged on disk.

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