Free PDF Watermark Tool
Marking PDF documents as DRAFT, CONFIDENTIAL, or branded with your company name prevents misuse and clarifies document status. Our free PDF watermark tool adds text or image watermarks to every page of a PDF — processed locally in your browser without uploading sensitive documents to external servers.
Upload a PDF, configure your watermark text or image, set opacity and position, and download the watermarked document.
How to Use the PDF Watermark
Upload the PDF you want to watermark. Enter watermark text (e.g., DRAFT, CONFIDENTIAL, © Your Company) or upload a logo image. Adjust font size, color, opacity, rotation, and position. Preview on a sample page, then apply to all pages. Download the watermarked PDF.
Why PDF Watermark Matters
Legal teams watermark confidential drafts to prevent accidental distribution of non-final versions. Agencies brand client deliverables with watermarks before final approval. Educators mark answer keys and internal materials. A clear watermark communicates document status more effectively than a filename alone.
Who Uses a PDF Watermark?
- Legal professionals mark drafts as CONFIDENTIAL or PRIVILEGED before sharing.
- Agencies brand client deliverables with logo watermarks on proofs.
- Educators mark internal answer keys and draft materials.
- Finance teams stamp reports as DRAFT during review cycles.
- Publishers add copyright notices to distributed PDF samples.
Key Features
- Text and image watermark support
- Apply to all pages automatically
- Adjustable opacity, rotation, and position
- Client-side processing — PDFs stay private
- No watermarks added by our tool on output
Tips for Getting the Most From This Tool
Use 30–50% opacity for diagonal DRAFT watermarks — visible enough to deter use, light enough to read content underneath. For confidential documents, combine watermarks with PDF password protection. Place corner logo watermarks at low opacity for branding without obscuring content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I watermark only specific pages?
Most tools apply watermarks to all pages. Check if the tool supports page range selection for partial watermarking.
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. Watermarking runs entirely in your browser.
Can I remove a watermark after applying?
Watermarks become part of the PDF content. Keep your original unwatermarked file as backup.
What text is commonly used for watermarks?
DRAFT, CONFIDENTIAL, SAMPLE, COPY, and DO NOT DISTRIBUTE are common. Include company name and date for audit trails.