Add a Watermark to a PDF
Put a text watermark on every page of a PDF, for example CONFIDENTIAL, DRAFT or your company name. A live preview shows the first page exactly as it will be saved.
- Runs on your device
- No sign-up
- Free, no watermark
How to use the PDF Watermark
- 01Drop a PDF into the box, or click it to choose one.
- 02Type the watermark text.
- 03Adjust the colour, size, position, opacity and rotation. The preview updates as you go.
- 04Press Add watermark. It is applied to every page.
- 05Download the watermarked PDF.
Good to know
Runs on your device
The PDF is stamped by your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
Accurate preview
Page 1 is stamped and rendered with the same code as the final file.
Your style
Choose the colour, size, opacity, angle and one of five positions.
Latin text only
The built-in bold font covers Latin letters, numbers and common punctuation.
Frequently asked questions
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. The watermark is added in your browser, and the file never leaves your device.
Does the watermark go on every page?
Yes. The same text, style and position are applied to every page. The preview shows page 1.
Can the watermark be removed later?
It's drawn into each page as ordinary text, so someone with a PDF editor could delete it. It deters casual copying but is not tamper-proof.
Why can't I use Hindi or other scripts?
The watermark uses a standard PDF font that only covers Latin characters, numbers and common punctuation. Text in other scripts, and emoji, can't be drawn with it.
Can I add an image or logo as the watermark?
Not at the moment. This tool adds text watermarks only.
Can I watermark a password-protected PDF?
Not if it needs a password to open. Remove the password first with the Unlock PDF tool, then add the watermark. PDFs that open without a password but have copy or edit restrictions, such as many bank statements, work as they are; the new file won't keep those restrictions.