Add Watermark
Stamp a text or image watermark across every page of a PDF.
- Text or image watermark on selected pages
- Opacity, rotation and layer position controls
- Apply to all pages or a range
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About the Add Watermark tool
Add Watermark marks drafts, confidential documents and shared proposals so anyone who receives a copy can see its status immediately.
Add a text or image watermark across the pages of a PDF to mark it as a draft, confidential, or branded with your company name. It's a fast way to protect or label a document before sharing it.
How to add a watermark to a PDF
- 1Upload the PDF you want to watermark.
- 2Enter your watermark text or upload a logo, then set its position, size and opacity.
- 3Apply the watermark to all pages and download the finished PDF.
Adding watermarks to PDF documents
Watermarks are commonly used to mark a document as a draft or confidential, to add a company logo for branding, or to make it clear who a copy was shared with before it's distributed further. Applying one across every page takes just a few clicks rather than editing each page individually.
You can adjust the opacity so the watermark sits lightly behind the text without making the document hard to read, and choose where it appears, such as diagonally across the page, in a corner, or repeated as a tile. The watermarked PDF keeps roughly the same file size as the original, with a small increase for the added layer.
Files are uploaded over an encrypted connection and deleted automatically once processing is finished, and no account or sign up is required.
Why use PDF Leader for Add Watermark
Fast
Most files are processed in a few seconds, even large ones.
Private
Encrypted transfer and automatic deletion after processing.
Any device
Runs in the browser on desktop, tablet and phone.
No limits
No watermarks, no page caps and no forced sign up.
Frequently asked questions
Can I control the watermark's opacity and position?+
Yes, you can adjust how transparent the watermark is and choose its position, such as centered, diagonal, or in a specific corner of the page.
Can I apply the watermark to only some pages?+
Depending on the option you choose, the watermark can be applied to every page or limited to a selected range of pages in the document.
Can I use a logo image instead of text?+
Yes, you can upload a logo or other image file to use as the watermark instead of, or in combination with, watermark text.
Can a watermark be removed later if needed?+
Removing a watermark depends on how it was applied; a watermark added as a visible layer can sometimes be removed with a dedicated watermark removal step, though results vary depending on the original file.
Will the watermark affect the readability of my document?+
Lowering the opacity and choosing a subtle position keeps the underlying text easy to read while still marking the document clearly.
Is my PDF kept private while it's being watermarked?+
Your document is transferred over an encrypted connection and removed from our servers automatically after the watermarked file is downloaded, with no sign up needed.