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Add Watermark

Stamp a text watermark like DRAFT or CONFIDENTIAL across every PDF page. Free, private and instant.

100% privateFree foreverWorks everywhere

Select a PDF

Drag files here or click to choose

Everything runs in your browser. Your files are never uploaded.

Why use this tool

Your own text

Watermark with any word, such as DRAFT, PAID or CONFIDENTIAL.

Adjustable opacity

Set how bold or subtle the stamp appears.

Nothing uploaded

The watermark is applied on your device and stays private.

How it works

  1. 1

    Upload your PDF

    Drop in the document you want to watermark.

  2. 2

    Type your text

    Enter the watermark text and choose its opacity.

  3. 3

    Apply and download

    Click Add watermark and save the stamped file.

Add Watermark. Working with business documents on a laptop

When to use it

  • Mark drafts

    Label work in progress clearly as DRAFT before sharing.

  • Protect documents

    Stamp CONFIDENTIAL across sensitive files you send out.

  • Show status

    Add PAID or SAMPLE to invoices and previews at a glance.

Frequently asked questions

How do I add a watermark to a PDF?

Upload the file, type your watermark text, set the opacity, then click Add watermark. The stamped file downloads immediately.

Can I choose the watermark text?

Yes. Type any short text you like, such as DRAFT, PAID or your company name.

Can I make the watermark lighter or darker?

Yes. Use the opacity control to make the stamp subtle or bold, whatever suits the page.

Is my document uploaded to add a watermark?

No. The watermark is applied in your browser, so your file never leaves your device.

Does the watermark appear on every page?

Yes. The text is stamped diagonally across every page of the document.

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