Watermark PDF

Upload a PDF and enter the text to stamp on every page. Diagonal semi-transparent watermark.

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What Add watermark does

Stamps a text watermark on every page.

Useful for DRAFT, CONFIDENTIAL, or internal review copies.

Diagonal semi-transparent text — content stays readable.

How to watermark a PDF

  1. 1

    Upload your PDF

    Any standard PDF file.

  2. 2

    Enter watermark text

    Short labels work best (e.g. DRAFT).

  3. 3

    Download the stamped PDF

    Each page shows the watermark once.

When to watermark

Watermarks mark status — drafts, confidential reviews, or sample copies — without replacing your source file.

Keep the original unmarked PDF archived; share the watermarked export externally.

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FAQ

Can I remove a watermark later?
This tool adds a visible stamp. It is not a substitute for redaction or metadata cleaning.
Password-protected PDFs?
Encrypted files may fail unless they open without a password in your viewer first.

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