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Watermark PDF

Add a readable text watermark with control over size, opacity, position, and rotation.

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About Watermark PDF

Use Watermark PDF when a visible text label should travel with selected pages, such as a draft, review, or confidentiality notice.

What is Watermark PDF?

Watermark PDF places visible text on selected pages. It is useful for labels such as DRAFT, CONFIDENTIAL, a project name, or a review status that should be visible in the shared copy.

When this tool helps

  • Mark a document as CONFIDENTIAL or DRAFT.
  • Add a department, project, or review label to selected pages.
  • Control the label’s size, opacity, placement, and rotation.

What happens to your file?

Watermarking runs in your browser and creates a separate PDF. The original document is not changed.

Features in this tool

  • Set watermark text, size, opacity, position, and rotation.
  • Apply the label only to selected pages.
  • Create a separate browser-generated PDF.

Common problems and solutions

  • The watermark covers content: Lower the opacity, reduce the size, or move the label before exporting again.
  • I need a logo watermark: The current tool adds text watermarks only; it does not place image logos.
  • I need to remove it later: The exported text is part of the page content. Keep the original unwatermarked PDF for future use.

Tips and limitations

  • This tool adds readable text; it does not add an image watermark.
  • The watermark is drawn into the downloaded page content and is not a separate toggle after export.
  • Use lower opacity and review pages with dense text before sharing.

Frequently asked about Watermark PDF

Can I watermark only some pages?

Yes. Select the target pages before downloading.

Can I use a logo image?

This tool currently adds text watermarks only.

Can I remove a watermark later?

The tool does not provide a watermark-removal action. Keep the original PDF if you may need an unmarked copy.

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