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Add custom text watermarks to your PDF documents. Mark files as confidential, draft, or add your own text.
Watermarks serve as essential visual markers that communicate important information about your documents at a glance. Whether you need to protect intellectual property, indicate document status, or establish brand identity, watermarks provide a non-intrusive yet effective solution. Unlike passwords or encryption that restrict access entirely, watermarks allow documents to remain readable while clearly marking their purpose or ownership. They act as a psychological deterrent against unauthorized use and help maintain document integrity throughout their lifecycle. From legal contracts marked as drafts to marketing materials bearing company logos, watermarks have become an industry standard for professional document management and protection.
Organizations across industries rely on watermarks to strengthen their brand presence and safeguard sensitive content. Marketing teams watermark promotional materials and product catalogs with company names to ensure brand visibility even when documents are shared externally. Real estate agents mark property listings and floor plans to prevent competitors from misusing their materials. Educational institutions watermark course materials and exam papers to discourage unauthorized distribution among students. Legal and financial firms protect client proposals, contracts, and reports with confidential markings to maintain compliance and professionalism. Creative professionals including photographers, designers, and architects watermark portfolios and project presentations to assert ownership and prevent image theft while showcasing their work to potential clients.
Creating effective watermarks requires balancing visibility with readability. Position watermarks diagonally across the page center for maximum coverage and security, as this placement makes removal more difficult while remaining clearly visible. Use semi-transparent opacity settings between 30-50% to ensure your watermark is noticeable without obscuring the underlying content. Choose contrasting colors that stand out against your document background but avoid overly bright hues that distract readers. Keep watermark text concise and legible by using appropriate font sizes relative to page dimensions. For sensitive documents, combine watermarks with password protection for layered security. Always preview your watermark before applying to verify proper placement and ensure it appears consistently across all pages.
You can add text watermarks with customizable text, font size, color, opacity, and position. Choose from presets like CONFIDENTIAL, DRAFT, COPY, SAMPLE, or create your own custom text.
Yes! You can customize the text, font size (20-120px), opacity (10-100%), color (any hex color), and position (center, diagonal, top, or bottom). Preview your watermark before applying.
Yes, by default the watermark is applied to all pages in your PDF. This ensures consistent marking throughout the entire document.
Watermarks added with this tool become part of the PDF content and cannot be easily removed. Always keep a backup of your original document before adding watermarks.
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