Why add a watermark?
A watermark is text stamped across every page of a document — like CONFIDENTIAL, DRAFT, or your company name. It marks the status or ownership of a file so readers instantly understand its context, discourages unauthorised copying or reuse, and helps you tell a work-in-progress draft apart from the final version. It’s widely used on contracts, proposals, reports and creative work shared for review.
How to watermark a PDF, step by step
- Drag in (or browse for) your PDF.
- Type the watermark text you want — for example “CONFIDENTIAL”, “DRAFT”, “SAMPLE” or your name.
- Click Add Watermark & Download — the stamped PDF saves instantly.
The watermark is applied in your browser, so your document is never uploaded.
Good watermark text ideas
- CONFIDENTIAL — for sensitive internal documents.
- DRAFT — so a work in progress isn’t mistaken for the final.
- SAMPLE or SPECIMEN — for previews and templates.
- Your name or company — to mark ownership of shared work.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use any text? Yes — type whatever you like; it’s stamped diagonally across the page.
Does it cover every page? Yes — the watermark is applied to all pages of the document.
Is the watermark removable? It becomes part of the page content, so it isn’t a simple toggle to remove — keep your original if you need an unmarked copy.
Is it free and private? Completely — no sign-up, no watermark from us, and your file never leaves your browser.