Watermark source
Enter text or select a PNG/JPEG image.
A transparent PNG avoids a rectangular background; a large image can increase output size.Add watermark
Mark a PDF as a draft or add a visual label with text or an image. Adjust the appearance so the watermark remains visible without hiding the document.
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How it works
Choose a text or image mark
Select a PDF and choose a text or image watermark.
Tune appearance and page selection
Set its size, opacity, angle and page selection.
Inspect contrast on varied backgrounds
Apply the watermark and inspect the result.
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Stamp text or a logo over your PDF pages
Label a proposal as DRAFT
A draft proposal needs a diagonal DRAFT mark that leaves prices readable. Start with restrained opacity and inspect the densest page. Use a text watermark reading DRAFT, centered diagonally. Start near the default opacity and lower it where table values become hard to read.
✓ Check both dark and light backgrounds; verify small table text remains readable.Make it work for your document
Options after selecting a filePlacement
Center places one mark; Tiled repeats it across the page.
Tiling covers more area but creates more visual interference with dense content.Opacity
Set visible strength from 5 to 100 percent.
Low opacity can vanish on busy pages; high opacity can obscure text.Angle
Choose 45, 0, -45 or 90 degrees.
Diagonal text may reach close to page edges; inspect long labels for clipping.Size
Use points for text or a percentage of page width for images.
The same setting can look different on mixed page sizes and orientations.Pages
Apply to all, odd, even or a custom range such as 1-3, 7.
Page selection uses document positions rather than printed page labels.Frequently asked questions
The details, when you need them.
Can I use a logo as a watermark?
Yes. Select an image watermark and provide a supported JPG or PNG image.
Does a watermark prevent copying?
No. It is a visible page mark, not a security control.
Choose a readable watermark
A short word such as DRAFT often works better than a long sentence. Use lower opacity when the document contains dense text or diagrams. A tiled layout repeats the mark across the page, while a single watermark keeps the design quieter. Check several pages, especially those with dark backgrounds.
A label is not access control
Watermarks help communicate status or ownership visually, but they do not stop someone from copying or editing a document. They are also not a redaction method. An image watermark should use a supported JPG or PNG file. Keep the original PDF if you may later need an unmarked version.
Visible mark, not access control
A watermark cannot prevent copying and must not be used to conceal confidential text.
The mark obscures the document
A high opacity or dense tiled pattern can cover small print. Lower opacity, switch to a centered mark or reduce its size; check dark backgrounds too.