About the PDF Watermark
A watermark is text laid across a document to mark ownership, status or confidentiality — think 'DRAFT', 'CONFIDENTIAL' or a company name. Adding one deters unauthorised reuse and makes the purpose of a document obvious at a glance. This tool stamps a custom text watermark across every page of a PDF and lets you download the marked copy.
The PDF is processed in your browser, so your document is never uploaded. That's important for contracts, reports and anything sensitive you'd rather not send to an online service.
How to use it
- 1Upload the PDF you want to watermark.
- 2Type the watermark text, such as your company name or a status label.
- 3Adjust the appearance — position, angle or opacity — if the tool offers those options.
- 4Preview how the watermark sits on the pages.
- 5Download the watermarked PDF.
Common uses
- →Marking a document as DRAFT or CONFIDENTIAL before sharing it.
- →Adding your brand name across a proposal, quote or report.
- →Protecting sample or preview documents from being passed off as final.
- →Labelling copies with a client name to discourage redistribution.
- →Signalling a document's version or approval status.
Tips & good to know
- Lighter, semi-transparent watermarks stay readable without hiding the underlying text.
- A diagonal watermark is harder to crop out than one sitting in a corner.
- Keep an unwatermarked master copy so you can regenerate marks later.
Frequently asked questions
- Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
- No. The watermark is applied in your browser and your document never leaves your device.
- Does it watermark every page?
- Yes. The text is applied across all pages of the PDF you upload.
- Can I remove the watermark later?
- The download is a new, watermarked file. Keep your original PDF if you need a clean copy.