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Add Watermark

Stamp text like CONFIDENTIAL or DRAFT on every page.

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    Text hard to read?Use 20–30% opacity.
    Worried it can be removed?Diagonal or tiled is harder to remove than a corner mark.
    Need a clean version?Keep a copy without it.

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    How to use Add Watermark

    1. Select your PDF.Choose the draft, quotation or confidential PDF.
    2. Type your watermark.Choose the text, position, font size, opacity, colour and pages.
    3. Click Add Watermark.Apply it to all pages or only the ones you choose.
    4. Check the watermark.The text underneath should still be readable.

    About Add Watermark

    When is it useful? Add Watermark stamps words such as CONFIDENTIAL, DRAFT, COPY or your company name across PDF pages, so readers know the status of a document or who it belongs to.

    Good to know: choose the text (up to 80 characters), font size, colour, opacity and position — diagonal, centre, top, bottom or tiled across the page — and apply it to all pages or only selected pages.

    Example: you send a draft quotation to a client and want it clear that it is not final. Add the word DRAFT diagonally at 25% opacity on all pages — the text stays readable, but nobody can mistake the draft for the signed version.

    Tips for Better Results

    • Use 20–30% opacity so the text stays readable under the watermark.
    • Diagonal or tiled watermarks are harder to remove than a corner mark.
    • Keep a copy without the watermark for yourself.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Which opacity should I use?
    20–30% keeps the text underneath readable.
    Which position is hardest to remove?
    Diagonal or tiled watermarks are harder to remove than a corner mark.
    How long can the watermark text be?
    Up to 80 characters, such as CONFIDENTIAL, DRAFT or your company name.
    Works with: Adobe Reader · Chrome · Edge · Mac Preview · phone PDF viewers

    What converts well, and what doesn't

    SettingChoice
    TextUp to 80 characters
    Font size, colour, opacityYour choice
    PositionDiagonal, centre, top, bottom or tiled
    PagesAll or selected pages
    ExampleDRAFT diagonally at 25% opacity
    💡 Tip: Keep a copy without the watermark for yourself.

    Common uses

    CONFIDENTIALMark private files.
    DRAFTShow it is not final.
    COPYMark copies.
    Company nameShow ownership.
    QuotationsMark drafts for clients.
    NotesProtect your notes.

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    Guide

    Watermark PDF: a complete guide

    Why add a watermark

    A watermark tells every reader what a document is: CONFIDENTIAL, DRAFT, COPY, SAMPLE or the name of your company. It discourages people from passing on drafts as final versions and makes it clear who a document belongs to when it is shared.

    How the settings work

    Type your text (up to 80 characters), then choose the position — Diagonal, Center, Top, Bottom or Tiled across the whole page. Set the font size (default 60), opacity (default 30%) and colour, and choose all pages or only the pages you type. The watermark is added on top of the page content.

    Choosing a good style

    Diagonal and tiled watermarks are the hardest to crop or cover. Light grey or red at 20–30% opacity stays visible without making text hard to read. Short words such as DRAFT or COPY work better in large sizes than long sentences.

    Common problems and how to fix them

    Text underneath is hard to read: lower the opacity or font size. The watermark covers a signature or stamp: choose Top or Bottom instead of Center. Only some pages need marking: type those page numbers in the Pages box.

    Good habits

    Keep an unwatermarked original for yourself, use consistent wording across your documents, and remember that a watermark discourages copying but does not make a PDF impossible to edit.

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