How do I add a watermark to a PDF?

Upload your PDF, choose text or image watermark, configure appearance settings, click Apply, and download the watermarked file.

Can I add text like CONFIDENTIAL?

Yes. Type any text including CONFIDENTIAL, DRAFT, or custom text, and configure its appearance.

Can I add a logo as a watermark?

Yes. Upload a PNG or JPG image of your logo and position it on the pages.

Can I control opacity?

Yes. Adjust transparency from fully visible to very subtle depending on your preference.

Can I watermark only specific pages?

Yes. Apply to all pages or define a specific page range.

Yes. The watermark tool is completely free with no sign-up needed.

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Add Watermark

Use Add Watermark to PDF to mark documents with custom text or a logo.

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How to Use Add Watermark

Step-by-step instructions

Add a PDF that needs a text or image mark.
Choose watermark text or image, opacity, size, rotation, and placement.
Click Add Watermark and let RashPDF prepare a watermarked PDF.

Benefits

Marks drafts, samples, and confidential documents clearly.
Adds brand identity to proposals and reports.
Helps discourage casual copying or redistribution.

File details and settings

Accepted input: a PDF that needs a text or image mark
Result: a watermarked PDF
Setting to review: choose watermark text or image, opacity, size, rotation, and placement
Best-result check: Use medium opacity so the watermark is visible without covering important text. The watermark is added over the PDF pages while existing content remains visible.
Processing and privacy: Add Watermark performs this document task in your browser and creates a watermarked PDF on your device.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I add a confidential stamp to every page?

Add a PDF that needs a text or image mark, choose watermark text or image, opacity, size, rotation, and placement, then click Add Watermark. RashPDF creates a watermarked PDF for you to download.

How can I use a logo as a PDF watermark?

Choose watermark text or image, opacity, size, rotation, and placement.

How should I choose watermark opacity and position?

Use medium opacity so the watermark is visible without covering important text. The watermark is added over the PDF pages while existing content remains visible.

About this tool

About Add Watermark

Use Add Watermark to PDF to mark documents with custom text or a logo. Upload, set the position and opacity, then download the stamped file.

The watermark is added over the PDF pages while existing content remains visible. After creating a watermarked PDF, you can protect the watermarked PDF, compress it, or share it by link.

Step-by-step guide

Add a Watermark to a PDF to Protect Your Work