2026-07-253 min read
How to Watermark PDF – Step by Step
Learn how to add text watermarks to PDF files online for free.
Need to mark a document as 'Draft', 'Confidential', or 'Sample'? The Watermark PDF tool adds a text watermark to every page of your PDF with customizable text, opacity, and font size.
Step-by-Step Guide
Open the Watermark PDF page.
Upload your PDF file.
Enter your watermark text (e.g., 'DRAFT', 'CONFIDENTIAL', or 'SAMPLE').
Adjust the opacity and font size to make the watermark subtle or prominent.
Click Apply Watermark and download the watermarked PDF.
Tips for Best Results
- Use semi-transparent text (around 30-50% opacity) for a professional look that doesn't obscure content.
- Larger font sizes work well for single-page documents; smaller sizes are better for multi-page reports.
- Watermark text is rendered diagonally across each page for maximum coverage.
Ready to try it? → Watermark PDF