Add Watermark
Add visible text or a PNG/JPG image overlay to selected pages. Position, opacity, rotation and size help distinguish a draft or label a document for a particular audience. A watermark is a visible mark, not an access-control mechanism.
100 MB per file · up to 500 pages per job · one job at a time. Files are temporary, expire within 24 hours and are cleaned up automatically. Download results promptly; service restarts can remove them earlier.
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What Add Watermark does
Add visible text or a PNG/JPG image overlay to selected pages. Position, opacity, rotation and size help distinguish a draft or label a document for a particular audience. A watermark is a visible mark, not an access-control mechanism.
How to use this tool
- Upload a PDF; choose text or supply a supported watermark image.
- Set the text or image size, placement, opacity and rotation.
- Process and review readability across light and dark page areas.
Common uses
- Mark a draft for review.
- Place a visible label on a document.
Formats and limits
- Input
- PDF, PNG, JPG, JPEG
- Output
- Current file limit
- 100 MB per file, up to 500 pages per job, one job at a time. Shared usage quotas apply.
An image watermark requires a second input file. Large overlays may not fit every page. Watermarks do not prevent copying or establish ownership by themselves.
Questions about Add Watermark
Can I use a logo image?
Yes. Choose the image option and supply a PNG or JPG you are authorized to use.
Is this password protection?
No. Use Protect PDF to add an opening password. A watermark is a visible overlay.
Your files and privacy
Documents are uploaded over HTTPS to the hosted service. Files are temporary and protected by your browser session. Download results promptly and keep a local copy before temporary files expire.
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