Add Watermark to PDF

Stamp your documents with a custom text watermark. Adjust opacity, rotation, and choose exactly which pages to protect before sharing.

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Add Watermark

Add a Clear Identity to Your PDF

Quickly stamp your documents with custom text to indicate status, ownership, or confidentiality. ScanPDF makes it easy to add professional watermarks without degrading document quality.

  • Mark documents as Draft or Confidential
  • Protect your intellectual property
CONFIDENTIAL
Text DRAFT
Position Center
Pages 1, 3-5
Customization

Control How Your Watermark Appears

ScanPDF gives you the tools to style and position your watermark precisely. Only apply the watermark where you actually need it.

  • Set exact text and font size
  • Choose specific page ranges
  • Anchor exactly to corners or center
Quality

Keep Your Original Document Intact

Adding a watermark shouldn't ruin your PDF. Our process injects the watermark as a clean text layer without rasterizing or degrading your existing text, images, and vectors.

  • Text remains fully selectable
  • Images stay crystal clear
  • Page sizes are preserved
DRAFT

What You Can Control

ScanPDF lets you adjust the watermark parameters to fit your exact requirements.

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Text Content

Type exactly what you want your watermark to say, such as "Draft" or "Confidential".

Page Range

Apply the watermark to all pages or specify exact pages (like 1, 3-5).

Exact Positioning

Place the watermark securely in the center, or tuck it away in the corners.

Appearance

Adjust font size, opacity, rotation, and color to get the perfect visibility.

How to Add a Watermark to PDF

01

Select Your PDF

Choose the document you want to stamp.

02

Enter Your Watermark

Type your text and configure appearance.

03

Choose Pages and Position

Decide exactly where the watermark should appear.

04

Add and Download

Process the file and download your final PDF.

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Designed for Different Documents

Add watermarks to various types of PDF documents quickly and securely.

Reports

Internal and external business reports

Drafts

Documents still in the writing phase

Business Documents

Contracts and formal agreements

Shared Files

Files sent externally needing ownership tags

Why Use ScanPDF Add Watermark

Fast and Non-Destructive

Add text to your PDFs without ruining the visual quality of existing images or flattening selectable text.

Total Control

Position, size, and style exactly what you want the watermark to look like.

Selective Application

Apply watermarks to every page or only the specific pages that need it.

Direct PDF Download

Instantly download your watermarked document directly to your device.

Get the Best Watermark Result

Make sure your watermark communicates its intent without obstructing essential information.

Use semi-transparent opacity
Keep text short and clear
Test color contrast against your PDF
Target only required pages

How to Add Watermark to PDF

1

Upload or Enter Data

Provide the required input for the Add Watermark to PDF tool.

2

Process

Our servers will execute the requested action.

3

Download

Instantly retrieve your final result.

About Add Watermark

The Add Watermark to PDF is a specialized online tool built to help you easily manage and process your files. Add text or image watermarks to PDF files for branding and security. Whether you are a student, a professional, or just an everyday user, this tool simplifies complex tasks so you can get work done faster.

Apply Watermark

Add text or image overlays to PDF documents.

Protect Content

Mark documents as draft, confidential, or copyrighted.

Custom Positioning

Place the watermark on the desired pages.

Watermarked PDF Download

Save the protected document.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use the Add Watermark to PDF online?

Upload your file or enter the required information, start the process process, and download the resulting Add Watermark to PDF output securely.

Is the Add Watermark to PDF tool free?

Yes, you can use our Add Watermark to PDF online without any cost.

Does this work on mobile devices?

Yes, the Add Watermark to PDF is fully responsive and works seamlessly on smartphones and tablets.

Are my files secure?

We take privacy seriously. Files are processed securely and are not stored permanently.

Do I need to install any software?

No, the Add Watermark to PDF works entirely in your web browser, requiring no downloads or installations.