Watermark PDF

Add a text watermark across every page of a PDF.

How Watermark PDF works

A watermark is a quiet way to stamp your intent across a document. Laying text like DRAFT, CONFIDENTIAL, or your own name diagonally over every page tells anyone who receives it how the file should be treated, and makes casual copying or passing off less tempting. This tool adds a text watermark to every page of a PDF in one pass.

You open your PDF, type the words you want repeated across the pages, and the tool writes that text over each page and gives you the watermarked copy to download. Every page gets the same mark, so you do not have to touch them one at a time, and your original file is left unchanged.

The watermark is drawn as real text placed on top of the existing content, typically angled across the page so it sits over the body without fully hiding it. Because it becomes part of the page it travels with the file wherever it goes and shows up when printed. It is meant as a clear visible label rather than a tamper proof security seal, since a determined person with the right software could work to remove it, so treat it as a deterrent and a signal, not a lock.

The alternative is a full PDF editor where you can fine tune placement and opacity, which is worth it for polished branded output. This tool is the faster choice when you just need every page marked quickly on any device without installing software. If your goal is actually to stop people opening the file, the Protect PDF tool with a password is the better fit.

It works well for stamping DRAFT across a document still under review, marking a portfolio or proposal with your name before sending it out, labeling internal papers CONFIDENTIAL, or adding a SAMPLE mark to a template you are sharing publicly.

The watermark is applied inside your browser, so the PDF never leaves your device and nothing is uploaded. There is no sign up and no cost, and the only limit is your device's memory when the document runs to a great many pages.

Frequently asked questions

Can I watermark only some pages?

The tool applies the text to every page in one go, which is what most people want for a consistent mark. To mark just a few pages, extract those pages first, watermark that smaller file, then merge it back.

Will the watermark stop someone editing my PDF?

No, it is a visible label rather than a lock, so it deters casual reuse but does not prevent editing. If you need to control who can open the file, add a password with the Protect PDF tool instead.

Can I use an image or logo as the watermark?

This tool adds text watermarks, so you type the words you want repeated across the pages. For a logo image overlay, a full PDF editor is the better choice.

Does the watermark show when the PDF is printed?

Yes, because it is drawn onto the page itself, it appears both on screen and in print. That is exactly why it works as a label that follows the document.

Will it cover up my text so the page is unreadable?

It is placed over the content, usually angled and light enough that the underlying text still reads through. Keeping the watermark text short helps it stay legible without hiding the page.

Is my original file overwritten?

No, you download a new watermarked copy while the original stays as it was. That way you keep a clean version if you ever need one.

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