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Add a watermark to a PDF

Free · runs in your browser · updated 2026-07-05

To watermark a PDF for free, choose your file, type the watermark text (like DRAFT or CONFIDENTIAL), pick a size and opacity, and click Add Watermark. The stamped PDF downloads instantly — processed in your browser, never uploaded.

How to use the watermark pdf

  1. Choose a PDFSelect the document to stamp.
  2. Set your watermarkType the text and choose opacity — 20–30% stays readable without hiding content.
  3. DownloadEvery page gets the diagonal watermark baked in.

Frequently asked questions

What should I use as a watermark?

DRAFT, CONFIDENTIAL, SAMPLE, DO NOT COPY, or your name/company are the most common. For client proofs, 'PROOF — © Your Name' discourages use before payment.

Can the watermark be removed later?

It's drawn into each page's content, so casual users can't remove it — but it isn't tamper-proof against determined editing. Keep an unwatermarked original.

Will it cover my text?

The watermark is semi-transparent and sits over the page. At 20–30% opacity, underlying text remains readable.

Is my document uploaded?

No — watermarking happens locally in your browser, so the file never leaves your device.

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