To watermark a PDF, open Watermark PDF, choose your file, type the text such as DRAFT or CONFIDENTIAL and apply it. The text is stamped diagonally across every page, in your browser.
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How to use the Watermark PDF
- Choose the PDF.
- Type the watermark text.
- Apply the watermark.
- Download the stamped PDF.
Worked example
Adding CONFIDENTIAL puts the word diagonally across each page of a report.
Tips and common mistakes
- Keep the watermark short and clear.
- A watermark discourages misuse but is not a security feature.
- Keep an unwatermarked original.
Frequently asked questions
Can a watermark be removed?
Determined users can edit it out, so it is not protection.
Does it apply to every page?
Yes.
Is it private?
Yes.