How to Add a Watermark to a PDF (Text or Image)

Watermarks are tiny but powerful. They tell your reader at a glance whether a document is a draft, who owns it, or whether it's authorised for distribution.

Use cases

• DRAFT stamps on documents under review.
• CONFIDENTIAL markings on internal reports.
• Brand logos on portfolios and proposals.
• Copyright notices on photos and design files.

How to add a watermark

1. Open Add Watermark.
2. Upload your PDF.
3. Choose text or upload an image.
4. Adjust position, rotation and opacity.
5. Download the watermarked file.

Design tips

• Opacity 20–35% is readable without overpowering the content.
• 45° rotation for diagonal stamps; 0° for footer-style notices.
• Place under content for branding; over content for DRAFT/CONFIDENTIAL.

What watermarks aren't

A watermark is not encryption. It can be removed by determined users. For real protection, combine it with password protection.