Add a text or image watermark to your PDF
Mark PDF pages with a text or image watermark before sharing drafts, confidential documents or branded materials.
- 1 free task a day, no account needed
- No watermarks
- Encrypted in transit
- Deleted automatically
Add Watermark online, free
Add a visible text or image watermark to a PDF and save a marked PDF. Label drafts, brand review copies or identify confidential materials; a watermark is a visual warning, not an access-control mechanism.
Good for: stamp review drafts, brand sample documents, mark confidential copies.
- Clear labeling
- Text or image
- PDF in, PDF out
Clear labeling
Mark a document as draft or confidential where readers can see it.
Text or image
Use words or a graphic to match your purpose.
PDF in, PDF out
Keep the marked document in a familiar shareable format.
Works on any device
Add Watermark runs in the browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android. Nothing to install.
How to add a text or image watermark to your PDF
- 1
Upload the PDF to mark.
- 2
Set your text or image watermark in the editor.
- 3
Apply the watermark and download the PDF.
Limits and formats
- Input
- Output
- Files per run
- One file
- Max file size
- 25 MB for guests; free account 50 MB, Premium 500 MB
- Kept for
- 1 hour, then deleted
- Account
- Not required
Frequently asked questions
Does a watermark prevent copying?
No. It labels pages visually but does not stop recipients from opening, copying or editing a document.
Can I use my own logo?
The watermark editor supports an image as well as text; choose a clear graphic for readable results.
Will the PDF still be searchable?
Adding a watermark does not require rasterizing the underlying pages, though existing scans remain image-based.
What size PDF can I upload for free?
Guests can upload files up to 25 MB each. A free account raises the limit to 50 MB per file, and Premium allows 500 MB per file with larger batches.
Are drafts stored permanently?
No. Files are encrypted in transit and automatically deleted after a short time.
Anything missing? Read how files are handled or write to support.
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