How to use Watermark PDF
- Add your PDF.
- Type the watermark text and set the size, opacity, angle and colour.
- Press Add watermark and download the marked PDF.
About this tool
A light diagonal "DRAFT" or "NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION" is the quickest way to stop an unfinished document being mistaken for the final one. Opacity is set low by default so the page stays readable underneath.
This is a visible label, not security. Anyone with a PDF editor can remove it, so do not rely on it to protect sensitive content. For numbering rather than marking, see Add Page Numbers.
Good to know
- Text only. Image or logo watermarks are not supported.
- Only standard Latin characters are supported, so text in Hindi, Arabic or Chinese cannot be drawn.
- Password-protected PDFs need to be unlocked first.
Watermark PDF: frequently asked questions
Can I make the watermark less visible?
Yes. Lower the opacity slider. Around 15 to 30 percent works well for most documents.
Can I watermark only some pages?
Yes. Enter a page range such as 1-3 in the "only these pages" box.
Can someone remove the watermark?
Yes, with a PDF editor. It is a visible marker, not a security feature.