Add Watermark to PDF Online

Add text or image watermarks to your PDF files. Brand your documents with custom watermarks. Free and no sign-up.

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How it works

Upload your PDF file

Select the PDF file you want to add a watermark to

Customize watermark

Choose text or image, position, opacity, and style

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How does watermarking work?

We embed the watermark directly into your PDF. Text watermarks are added as text overlays, while image watermarks are embedded as images. The watermark becomes part of the PDF file.

What's the difference between text and image watermarks?

Text watermarks are simple text overlays (like 'DRAFT' or 'CONFIDENTIAL'). Image watermarks use an image file (PNG or JPEG) that you upload. Both can be positioned and adjusted for opacity.

What position options are available?

You can place watermarks in the center, diagonally across the page, or in a tiled pattern that repeats across the entire document.

Can I remove a watermark later?

Once a watermark is embedded in a PDF, it becomes part of the file. To remove it, you would need to use a PDF editor or recreate the PDF without the watermark.

How does adding a watermark to a PDF work?

BlendPDF draws your watermark directly into the content of every page. Text watermarks are rendered in bold gray type at the size and opacity you choose; image watermarks embed a PNG or JPEG you upload. The watermark becomes part of the PDF itself, so it shows up in every viewer and in print.

How do I add a watermark to a PDF online?

Upload your PDF (up to 50MB), choose text or image mode, type the text or upload a PNG/JPEG, pick a position (center, diagonal, or tiled), adjust opacity and size while watching the live preview, then click to apply and download the watermarked copy. No account or email is required.

Is the watermark tool free? Does BlendPDF add its own branding?

Yes, it is completely free, and no, BlendPDF never adds its own watermark or branding. The only watermark on the output is the one you chose. There are no page limits, daily quotas, or premium tiers.

What watermark positions are available?

Three: center (horizontal, middle of the page), diagonal (rotated 45 degrees across the middle — the classic DRAFT look), and tiled (repeated in a grid across the whole page, which is the hardest to crop out). The same position is applied to every page.

Can I control the opacity and size of the watermark?

Yes. Opacity runs from 10% to 100% (30% is the default and works well for labels that should not obscure content). Text size is adjustable from 12 to 120 points. A live preview shows the effect on your actual first page before you commit.

Can I use Arabic or other non-Latin text in a watermark?

Yes. Type Arabic, Hebrew, Chinese, or any other script directly into the text field and it just works — the watermark is shaped and rendered right in your browser, with correct Arabic letter joining and right-to-left direction, then stamped onto every page. No workaround needed.

Does the watermark appear on every page?

Yes, the watermark is applied to all pages of the document. There is currently no option to watermark only a page range. If you need that, split the PDF first, watermark the part that needs it, and merge the parts back together with our Split and Merge tools.

Can a watermark be removed later? Does it protect my document?

Be realistic: a watermark deters casual misuse but is not security. It becomes part of the page content and cannot be removed in a viewer, but someone with a PDF editor and time can remove it — especially a single centered mark. Tiled watermarks at moderate opacity are harder to clean. For actual protection, use the Protect PDF tool, which encrypts the file with AES-256.

Is it safe to watermark confidential documents online?

Yes. Files travel over an encrypted HTTPS connection and are deleted from our servers within one hour, most immediately after processing. We never read, store, or share document contents, and no account is needed. We collect only aggregate, anonymous usage analytics via Google Analytics — never your documents.

Can I watermark a password-protected PDF?

No — remove the password first using the Unlock PDF tool (you need to know the password), apply the watermark, then re-protect the file with the Protect PDF tool if you want it encrypted again.

Does watermarking work on scanned PDFs?

Yes, and it works well. The watermark is drawn on top of each page, and a scanned page is just an image, so the mark sits over the scan exactly as it would over regular text. No OCR is involved or needed for watermarking. If you also want the scanned text to become searchable, run the file through the BlendPDF OCR tool before or after watermarking.

What are the file size limits?

One PDF per operation, up to 50MB, and up to 20 files per 15 minutes per user. Watermark images must be PNG or JPEG. If your PDF is over 50MB, run it through the Compress PDF tool first.

How does this compare to watermarking in Word or Adobe Acrobat?

Word can only watermark documents it can open and edit, and re-exporting a PDF through Word often changes the layout. Acrobat Pro has powerful watermark options but requires a paid subscription. BlendPDF works on any existing PDF without touching its layout, is free, and needs no installation or account.

What should I do if I get an error while watermarking?

The most common errors: a watermark image that is not PNG/JPEG, a file over 50MB, or a "too many requests" message (wait a few minutes; the limit is 20 files per 15 minutes). If a valid file still fails, it may be corrupted — try the Repair PDF tool first.

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