Watermark PDF
Stamp diagonal text — CONFIDENTIAL, DRAFT, PAID, your brand — across every page, with adjustable opacity.
What is the Watermark PDF tool?
The Watermark tool stamps diagonal text across every page of a PDF — CONFIDENTIAL, DRAFT, SAMPLE, PAID, a client name or your brand. You control the wording and the opacity, so the mark can be a whisper in the background or an unmissable banner. It’s the standard way to label document status and discourage unauthorized reuse before you share a file.
Key features
- Any custom text — status labels, names, dates, brands
- Opacity control from 5% (subtle) to 100% (bold)
- Classic 35° diagonal placement across the page
- Text auto-sizes to the page so long phrases still fit
- Applied to every page in one pass, on your device
How do I use it?
- Drop the PDF you want to mark.
- Type the watermark text (default: CONFIDENTIAL) and set opacity.
- Click Apply & download.
- Every page of the downloaded copy carries the diagonal watermark.
Is it safe to watermark a PDF online?
Yes. The watermark text is drawn into each page locally, in your browser — the document is never uploaded. Note that a visible watermark is a deterrent and a status label, not encryption: someone determined can still read the underlying content, so for secrecy also control who receives the file.
Tips for the best result
- 15–25% opacity marks a page clearly without hurting readability.
- Use dates in the text (e.g. “DRAFT — July 2026”) for version control.
- Watermark the copy you send, keep your clean original.
- For photos-as-PDF, a slightly higher opacity (30–40%) reads better.
Frequently asked questions
What text can I use as a watermark?
Anything — CONFIDENTIAL, DRAFT, SAMPLE, PAID, a client’s name, your company, a date. The text auto-scales to fit the page diagonally.
Can I control how strong the watermark looks?
Yes — set opacity from 5% to 100%. Around 20% is visible but keeps the document easy to read.
Is the watermark applied to all pages?
Yes, every page gets the same diagonal stamp in one pass.
Can a watermark be removed later?
A visible watermark deters casual reuse but is not tamper-proof; treat it as labeling, not security.
Will watermarking blur my document?
No — the mark is a crisp text layer drawn over the page; the underlying content is unchanged.
Is my file uploaded to watermark it?
No. Everything happens in your browser and the PDF never leaves your device.
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