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Add a watermark to a PDF

Stamp a diagonal text watermark across every page of a PDF, right in your browser. Your file is never uploaded — the watermark is applied on your device.

Drop a file here
or click to choose · stays on your device

100% private — files are converted in your browser and never uploaded.

How it works

Add a watermark to a PDF in 3 steps

1

Choose your PDF

Drop a PDF — it loads locally.

2

Type your watermark

Enter the text (e.g. CONFIDENTIAL, DRAFT).

3

Download

Save the watermarked PDF.

What the watermark looks like

Your text is drawn once per page, diagonally at 45 degrees through the centre, in bold Helvetica at 28% opacity in a neutral grey. The size scales with the page so it reads the same on A4, Letter or a slide. The default text is CONFIDENTIAL; type anything else — DRAFT, SAMPLE, a name, a date — before converting.

The watermark is added as vector text in the page's content, so it prints sharply at any size and does not bloat the file.

What a watermark is and is not

It is a visible label that discourages casual reuse and makes the status of a draft obvious. It is not security: anyone with a PDF editor can remove content from a page. For documents that must not be altered, combine the watermark with the recipient's expectations, not with hope.

Every page receives the same mark. To watermark only some pages, split the document, watermark the part you need, and merge it back.

FAQ

Common questions

Does it watermark every page?

Yes — the text is placed diagonally and semi-transparently across all pages.

Are my files uploaded?

No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript — your file never leaves your device, so it's safe even for sensitive documents.

Is it free?

Yes — completely free, no signup, no watermark, and no daily limits.

Can I change the colour, angle or position?

Not yet. The style is fixed — diagonal, centred, grey, semi-transparent — which is the conventional look for DRAFT and CONFIDENTIAL stamps.

Can I add an image or logo as the watermark?

Not with this tool. Open the PDF in the editor and use Add image to place a logo on the pages you choose.