Add Watermark to PDF Free Online

Add text or image watermarks to your PDF documents. Customize position, opacity, rotation, and style. No signup, no watermarks from us - 100% free and private.

Loading PDF tool...

Features

  • Add text watermarks with custom fonts

  • Add image watermarks (PNG, JPEG, logos)

  • Customize position (center, corners, tiled)

  • Adjust rotation angle (diagonal, horizontal)

  • Control opacity/transparency level

  • Choose font size, color, and style

  • Apply to all pages or specific pages

  • Preview watermark before saving

  • Fast client-side processing

  • 100% private - files never leave your device

  • No watermarks added by us

  • Works on all devices

Perfect For

Protect Documents

Add "CONFIDENTIAL", "DRAFT", or "SAMPLE" watermarks to protect sensitive documents.

Brand Your PDFs

Add your company logo as a watermark for professional branding on all documents.

Copyright Protection

Add copyright notices and ownership marks to prevent unauthorized use.

Document Status

Mark documents as "APPROVED", "PENDING", "FOR REVIEW" to indicate their status.

Legal Documents

Add "COPY", "ORIGINAL", or case numbers to legal documents for tracking.

Educational Materials

Watermark course materials and handouts with institution branding.

Automate Your Business with AI

Love our free tools? Discover our AI-powered products that help businesses automate customer communication.

Why Use Our PDF Watermark Tool?

The most versatile and private PDF watermark tool. Full control over text and image watermarks.

Text Watermarks

Add custom text with your choice of font, size, color, and opacity.

Image Watermarks

Upload your logo or any image to use as a watermark on your PDFs.

Full Customization

Control position, rotation, opacity, and size for perfect placement.

100% Private

Files never leave your device. All processing happens in your browser.

Instant Processing

Add watermarks to your PDFs in seconds with fast JavaScript processing.

Works Everywhere

Use on any device - Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android.

How to Add Watermark to PDF

Add professional watermarks to your documents in 4 simple steps

1

Upload Your PDF

Click the upload area or drag and drop your PDF file. Your file stays on your device - nothing is uploaded to any server.

2

Choose Watermark Type

Select text watermark to add custom text, or image watermark to upload your logo. Text watermarks let you customize font, size, and color.

3

Customize Settings

Adjust position (center, corners, tiled), rotation angle, opacity level, and size. Preview the watermark on your document before applying.

4

Download Watermarked PDF

Click apply to add the watermark to all pages, then download your watermarked PDF. Your original file remains unchanged.

Compare PDF Watermark Tools

See how Edesy compares to Adobe Acrobat and other online tools

FeatureEdesyAdobeOthers
Free to use
No signup required
No file upload (private)
Text watermarks
Image/logo watermarks
Custom positioning
Opacity control
Mobile friendly

PDF Watermark Tool - Frequently Asked Questions

Related PDF Tools

More free tools to work with your PDFs

The Complete Guide to PDF Watermarks

What is a PDF Watermark?

A PDF watermark is a text or image that appears behind or on top of the content of each page in a PDF document. Watermarks are commonly used to indicate document status (DRAFT, CONFIDENTIAL), establish ownership, protect intellectual property, or add branding to documents.

Types of PDF Watermarks

Text watermarks use words or phrases like "CONFIDENTIAL", "DRAFT", "SAMPLE", or "DO NOT COPY". They are fully customizable with different fonts, sizes, colors, and positions. Image watermarks use graphics like company logos, stamps, or signatures. They are ideal for branding and can include transparent backgrounds for professional results.

Common Watermark Use Cases

Businesses use watermarks to protect confidential documents from unauthorized sharing. Publishers add watermarks to review copies and proofs. Legal professionals mark documents as copies or originals. Educational institutions brand course materials. Photographers protect digital proofs with logo watermarks.

Best Practices for Watermarks

For readability, use 20-40% opacity so the watermark is visible but does not obstruct content. Diagonal placement (45 degrees) works well for status watermarks like "DRAFT". Center placement is best for logos and branding. Use contrasting colors - gray works well on most documents. For security, larger watermarks covering more area are harder to remove.

Watermarks for Document Security

While watermarks do not prevent copying, they deter unauthorized distribution and establish ownership. Visible watermarks make it clear a document is not for redistribution. For sensitive documents, combine watermarks with password protection using our Protect PDF tool for comprehensive security.

Privacy and Security

Unlike other online tools that upload your files to servers, our PDF watermark tool processes everything in your browser. Your PDF and watermark images never leave your device - the processing uses JavaScript running locally. This is the most secure option for confidential documents.

More PDF Tools

Edit, convert, and manage PDF files