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What Does This Tool Do?

The Watermark PDF tool adds a text watermark to every page of your PDF — words like CONFIDENTIAL, DRAFT, or your own name. Choose the text, size, opacity, colour, and angle. The watermark is applied permanently to the PDF file itself, not just as a display overlay.

When Would You Need to Watermark a PDF?

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Mark as confidentialClearly identify sensitive documents

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Draft documentsMark documents that aren't final versions

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Copyright protectionAdd your name or brand to shared files

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Sample filesMark samples sent to clients as samples

How to Watermark a PDF — Step by Step

Upload your PDF using the upload area above.
Enter your watermark text and adjust size, opacity, colour and angle.
Click Add Watermark and download your watermarked PDF.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the watermark permanent?

Yes — it is applied permanently to the PDF file. It appears on every page when printed or viewed.

Can I remove a watermark I added?

Watermarks added by this tool are embedded in the PDF. Use the original unwatermarked version if you need to remove it, or use the Remove Watermark tool to attempt to cover visible watermarks.

Can I watermark a password-protected PDF?

No. Use the Unlock PDF tool first.

Can I add an image watermark instead of text?

This tool currently supports text watermarks only.

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