Add a watermark to a PDF
Mark contracts, drafts and coursework with text or your logo, with a live preview.
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How to use Add watermark
Add the PDF
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Design the watermark
Text or image, colour, opacity, angle, centred or tiled.
Download
The PDF with the watermark applied to the pages you choose.
What makes this tool different
- Text or logoType CONFIDENTIAL, DRAFT, COPY… or upload your logo as a PNG.
- Tiled modeRepeat the mark across the whole page so it cannot simply be cropped out.
- Over or underPlace it on top of the content or behind the text.
- Vector outputThe document keeps its selectable text and its quality.
Add watermark: what it is for
A watermark shows the status or the owner of a document: draft, confidential, not a valid copy, or the name of the person receiving it. It is common on contracts, quotes, lecture notes and academic work.
CruzForge draws the watermark directly into the PDF, without converting the pages to images.
Frequently asked questions
What opacity should I use?
Between 15% and 30% keeps the document readable without the watermark going unnoticed.
Can I use my logo?
Yes, upload a PNG (ideally with a transparent background) or a JPG.
Can I apply it to only some pages?
Yes, enter the page range.
How do I mark a document I send to third parties?
Use tiled mode with the recipient's name: it discourages the file from being passed on.