Step by step
How to place a watermark on pdf pages
- 1
Choose a PDF
- 2
Review the watermark and page range
- 3
Apply it locally
- 4
Download the PDF
What to expect
Text and image watermarks are drawn as new page content. The preview describes the chosen placement, opacity and angle before processing.
Use a page range to limit the mark, or leave it empty to apply the watermark to every page.
Quality and file behaviour
- The source page remains vector-based and text watermarks are drawn with an embedded font.
- The selected opacity is applied without flattening the existing page artwork.
- The PDF structure is rewritten without intentionally recompressing existing page images.
Common problems
- Encrypted PDFs cannot be changed, and an image watermark must be a valid PNG or JPEG.
Frequently asked questions
Does the watermark replace the original PDF?
No. A new PDF is generated for download and the selected source document remains unchanged on your device.
Can a watermark prevent copying or editing?
No. It is a visible page mark, not digital-rights management or cryptographic document protection.