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How to add a watermark to a PDF
Add a text watermark to a PDF for internal use, draft review, or distribution control. Choose rotation, opacity, and repeated tiling across the page.
Watermarks help identify ownership, review status, or document sensitivity. A visible overlay is useful for drafts, internal circulation, and controlled sharing.
Best for
- Draft, sample, internal-use, or review copies
- Adding ownership or department marks to shared files
- Applying a repeated background label across every page
How to do it
- Open Add Watermark and load the PDF you want to label.
- Enter the watermark text and adjust opacity, angle, and repeat settings.
- Preview the output to confirm readability and coverage.
- Generate the final PDF and verify that important content remains readable.
Common questions
Can I repeat the watermark across the whole page?
Yes. Use the repeat option to tile the watermark instead of placing only one label.
Is a watermark the same as redaction?
No. A watermark marks the document visually. It does not remove or hide underlying content.