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Watermark PDF

Add a custom text or image watermark to your PDF. Control opacity, size, rotation, color, and position. 100% in-browser — nothing uploaded.

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Upload File
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Configure
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Applying
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Download
Drag & drop your PDF here
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100% in-browser processing — your file never leaves your device.
file.pdf
Watermark text
Font size 60px
Opacity 30%
Color
Custom color #808080
Rotation -45°
Preview all pages
Position
Watermark image
Click or drag image here · PNG, JPG, WebP
Size 40%
Opacity 40%
Rotation 0°
Position
Live Preview
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Embedding watermark on all pages...
Your file is processed entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
Watermark Applied!
Your watermarked PDF is ready to download.

Add Watermark to PDF Online — Text or Image, No Upload

Add a custom watermark to your PDF directly in your browser — no uploads, no waiting, and no privacy concerns. Whether you need a visible “CONFIDENTIAL” stamp or a subtle branded watermark, this tool gives you full control over how your document appears.

You can apply either text or image watermarks across all pages instantly. Everything is processed locally, so your file never leaves your device.

Once watermarked, you can compress the PDF for easier sharing or merge PDFs into a final document.

📝 Text & Image Watermarks 🔒 100% In-Browser ⚡ Instant Processing 🎯 Full Customization 🚫 No Upload 💧 No Watermark Added

Text vs Image Watermark — When to Use Each

Text watermarks are best for quick labeling — such as “Draft,” “Confidential,” or “Sample.” They are lightweight, easy to customize, and ideal for internal documents.

Image watermarks work better for branding. You can use logos or graphics to create a professional look across reports, invoices, or presentations.

Choose text for simplicity and speed, or image when visual identity matters.

Full Control Over Watermark Appearance

This tool gives you precise control over how your watermark looks and behaves across pages.

  • Adjust opacity to make watermarks subtle or bold
  • Resize text or images based on document layout
  • Rotate watermarks for diagonal or angled placement
  • Choose exact position (center, corners, edges)
  • Customize colors for text-based watermarks

This flexibility allows you to match different document styles without compromising readability.

Live Preview Before Applying

You can preview your watermark in real time before applying it to the full document. This helps you fine-tune placement, size, and opacity without trial and error.

The preview updates instantly as you adjust settings, giving you confidence that the final output will look exactly as expected.

No Quality Loss — Original PDF Preserved

Watermarks are applied without degrading your document. Text clarity, images, and layout remain unchanged.

The tool overlays the watermark while preserving the original structure, ensuring professional results even for high-resolution documents.

100% Private — Your File Never Leaves Your Device

Unlike many online tools, this watermark tool runs entirely in your browser using local processing.

  • No file uploads
  • No storage or tracking
  • No external servers involved

This makes it ideal for sensitive documents where privacy is critical.

Common Use Cases

Watermarking is useful in many real-world scenarios where document control or branding is required.

You can label drafts before approval, protect intellectual property, add company branding to reports, or mark documents as confidential before sharing.

If you need to remove pages before watermarking, use the Split PDF tool to prepare your file first.

How to Add a Watermark to a PDF

1. Upload your PDF — drag and drop or choose your file.

2. Select watermark type — text or image.

3. Customize settings — adjust size, opacity, rotation, and position.

4. Apply and download — get your watermarked PDF instantly.

After applying, you can also protect the PDF if you want to restrict editing or sharing.

Works on All Devices

This tool works across all modern devices without installation.

  • Windows, macOS, Linux desktops
  • Android and iPhone browsers
  • Tablets and portable devices

You can watermark PDFs anytime, whether you’re working on a desktop or mobile device.

Fast, Lightweight, and Reliable

Because everything runs locally, watermarking is fast and consistent. There are no upload delays or processing queues.

Once your file is loaded, the entire process happens instantly — making it a reliable option for quick edits and repeated use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this PDF watermark tool free?
Yes, it’s completely free with no limits, no signup, and no hidden charges.

Is my file uploaded to a server?
No. Everything is processed locally in your browser, so your file never leaves your device.

Can I add both text and image watermarks?
You can choose either a text watermark or an image watermark for each operation, depending on your needs.

Can I customize the watermark appearance?
Yes. You can adjust size, opacity, rotation, color (for text), and position to match your document layout.

Will adding a watermark reduce PDF quality?
No. The original quality, formatting, and layout of your PDF remain unchanged.

Can I apply the watermark to all pages?
Yes. The watermark is applied across all pages of your document automatically.

What image formats are supported for watermarking?
You can upload common formats like PNG, JPG, or WebP for image watermarks.

Does this tool work on mobile devices?
Yes. It works on all modern browsers, including Android and iPhone devices.

Is there a file size limit?
There’s no fixed limit. Performance depends on your device and browser capabilities.

Can I remove or change the watermark later?
No. Once applied, the watermark becomes part of the PDF. You would need to reprocess the original file to make changes.

About This Tool

Watermark PDF — Add Text or Image Watermarks Instantly

Part of ToolTab — free utilities built to get things done fast. No installs, no accounts.

Stamp your PDFs with CONFIDENTIAL, DRAFT, your company name, or a logo. Processed entirely in your browser — zero data leaves your device.

How It Works

📄 Upload your PDF

Drop your PDF in or click to browse. Any number of pages.

🎨 Configure your watermark

Choose text or image, then set opacity, size, color, rotation, and position.

⬇ Download instantly

Your watermarked PDF is ready in seconds. Nothing stored, nothing uploaded.