Add Watermark to PDF
Add custom text or image watermarks to your PDF files with full control over position, opacity, rotation, and styling. 100% private and secure.
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How to Add a Watermark to PDF Files Online
Adding watermarks to PDF files protects your documents by displaying text like "Confidential," "Draft," or your company logo across pages. Filator's PDF watermark tool lets you add custom text or image watermarks with complete control over position, opacity, rotation, and styling—all processed securely in your browser without uploading files to any server.
Why Choose Filator's PDF Watermark Tool?
🔒 100% Private & Secure
All watermarking happens in your browser. Your PDF files never leave your device, unlike competitors that upload files to their servers for processing.
♾️ No File Size Limits
Process PDFs of any size without restrictions. No 50MB caps or 50-page limits like Sejda, and no 100MB maximums like iLovePDF's free tier.
🚀 Unlimited Usage
No "3 tasks per hour" limits or daily caps. Watermark as many PDFs as you need, whenever you need them.
⚡ No Signup Required
Start watermarking instantly with full access to all features. No account creation, email verification, or registration walls.
How to Add Watermarks to PDF (Step-by-Step)
- Upload Your PDF: Drag and drop your PDF file or click to browse. Your file stays on your device throughout the entire process.
- Choose Watermark Type: Select either text watermark (for labels like "Confidential" or "Draft") or image watermark (for logos and branding).
- Customize Text Watermark: If using text, enter your watermark text, then customize font family, size, color, and style to match your branding.
- Upload Image Watermark: If using an image, upload your logo or graphic (supports PNG, JPG, SVG formats with transparency).
- Adjust Position & Appearance: Choose from 9 preset positions or use custom coordinates. Control opacity (0-100%), rotation angle (0-360°), and layer positioning.
- Select Pages: Apply watermark to all pages, specific page ranges, or individual pages based on your needs.
- Download Watermarked PDF: Click to process and download your watermarked PDF file instantly—no waiting in queues or processing delays.
Text vs Image Watermarks: Which to Use?
Text Watermarks
Best for document classification and status labels. Add "Confidential," "Draft," "Copy," "Do Not Distribute," dates, names, or custom messages. Text watermarks offer font customization, color control, and crisp rendering at any zoom level.
Image Watermarks
Ideal for branding and copyright protection. Upload your company logo, signature, stamp, or custom graphic. Supports PNG with transparency for professional integration with your document content.
Advanced Watermark Features
- • Opacity Control: Adjust transparency from 0% (invisible) to 100% (opaque) for subtle or prominent watermarks.
- • Rotation Options: Rotate watermarks to any angle (0-360°) for diagonal placement across pages.
- • Position Presets: Quick placement with 9 presets (top-left, center, bottom-right, etc.) or custom X/Y coordinates.
- • Layer Positioning: Place watermarks above content (visible) or below (background layer) for different visual effects.
- • Page Selection: Apply watermarks to all pages, odd/even pages, specific ranges, or individual pages only.
- • Font Customization: Choose from multiple font families with size, weight, and color controls for text watermarks.
- • Batch Processing: Add the same watermark to multiple PDF files simultaneously to save time.
- • Preview Before Download: See exactly how your watermark looks before finalizing the PDF.
Common PDF Watermark Use Cases
📄 Document Classification
Mark documents as "Confidential," "Internal Use Only," "Draft," "Copy," or "Sample" to control distribution and usage.
©️ Copyright Protection
Add copyright notices, company logos, or "© 2025 Company Name" to protect intellectual property in shared documents.
🏢 Corporate Branding
Brand proposals, contracts, and reports with your company logo, tagline, or visual identity.
✅ Status Tracking
Label versions with "FINAL," "APPROVED," "PENDING REVIEW," or dates to track document status and revisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I add a watermark to a PDF?
Upload your PDF file, choose either text or image watermark, customize the position, opacity, rotation, and color, then download your watermarked PDF. The entire process happens in your browser with no server upload required.
Can I add watermarks to PDF for free?
Yes, Filator's PDF watermark tool is completely free with no signup required. Unlike other tools that limit free users to 50MB files or 3 tasks per hour, Filator has no file size limits or usage restrictions.
Is it safe to add watermarks to PDF online?
With Filator, yes. All watermarking happens directly in your browser using client-side processing. Your PDF files never leave your device or get uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security.
Can I add both text and image watermarks?
Yes, Filator supports both text and image watermarks. Add custom text with font, color, and size controls, or upload your logo/image as a watermark with full positioning and opacity control.
How do I add a watermark to multiple PDF pages?
You can apply watermarks to all pages at once or select specific page ranges. The tool also supports batch processing, allowing you to watermark multiple PDF files simultaneously.
Can I control watermark opacity and position?
Yes, you have full control over watermark appearance including opacity (0-100%), position (9 preset positions or custom coordinates), rotation angle, color, font style, and size.
Do I need software to add watermarks to PDF?
No, Filator's PDF watermark tool works entirely in your web browser. No software download, installation, or registration required. Works on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Can I add watermarks to large PDF files?
Yes, unlike competitors with 50-100MB limits, Filator has no artificial file size restrictions. You can watermark PDFs limited only by your device's available memory.
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