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Add a Watermark to PDF

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Add a text or image watermark to a PDF free. Any language, adjustable opacity, angle, size and position, or tiled. Runs in your browser, no upload.

Files are not uploaded · processed in your browser

PDF file
or drop files here (files are processed locally, never uploaded)
Watermark type

Up to 100 characters, any language

30%
45°

Positive values rotate counter-clockwise

Leave empty for all pages, e.g. 1-3, 5, 8-

Choose a PDF, enter text or pick an image, then click "Add watermark".

How to watermark a PDF

  1. Choose or drop a PDF file. A preview appears below.
  2. Pick “Text” and type something like “CONFIDENTIAL” or “DRAFT”, or pick “Image” and upload a logo.
  3. Adjust opacity, rotation, size and position. “Tile across the page” repeats the watermark over the whole page.
  4. Optionally enter a page range, then click “Add watermark” and download the new PDF.

Privacy

Files you choose and text you enter are processed in your browser. They are not uploaded to our servers and we do not store them. Some tools download the code or data they need (such as OCR language data) from this site the first time you use them.

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FAQ

Is my PDF uploaded?

No. The watermark is written into the PDF inside your browser; the file never leaves your device.

Can I use Chinese, Japanese or Korean text?

Yes. Text in any language is rendered with your device font into a sharp transparent image, so it looks the same in every viewer. The watermark text itself is not searchable or copyable.

How do I watermark only some pages?

Enter pages such as "1-3, 5, 8-" in the page range. Leave it empty for all pages.

Which image formats work?

PNG, JPG and WebP. PNG transparency is kept, and phone photos are rotated upright automatically.

Can a watermark be removed?

A watermark is an extra layer on top of the page. It deters casual copying, but someone with PDF editing tools may still remove it. To stop people from opening the file, add an open password with Protect PDF.

Does it work on password-protected PDFs?

No. Remove the password first with Unlock PDF.

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