Watermark guide

How to add a watermark to a PDF without overcomplicating it.

Use watermarks for draft labeling, ownership marks, review states, or image stamps on all pages or only a selected range.

How it works

Step-by-step guide

Open the document that needs a draft, confidential, review, or branded overlay.

Use text or image mode, then choose the pages, position, opacity, and scale.

Download one updated file with the watermark applied where it belongs.

Text is the faster choice for labels like Draft, Sample, Internal, or Reviewed.

Image watermarks are better when the mark should match a logo, stamp, or prepared graphic asset.

Need the quick version?

Read the short guide first, then open the matching tool when you are ready to work on the file.

Can I watermark only some pages?

Yes. A page-based workflow lets you target a selection rather than forcing the overlay onto the full document.

Should I use a watermark or page numbers?

Use a watermark when you need a status or ownership label. Use page numbers when readers need better navigation inside the file.

Related tools

Apply text or image watermarks directly in the browser.

Apply page numbers with simple placement and numbering options.

Update document info fields like title, author, subject, and keywords.

Related guides

Use this guide when you need a practical numbering workflow rather than a full publishing tool.

Use metadata editing to clean document properties, add clearer ownership info, or remove stale labels before the final handoff.