Add Watermark to PDF - Brand Documents Free
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Add Watermark to PDF Online Free - Text & Image Watermarks
Add custom text or image watermarks to your PDF documents with full control over positioning, opacity, rotation, and styling. Perfect for branding documents with your logo, protecting copyright, or marking PDFs as DRAFT, CONFIDENTIAL, or APPROVED. Our browser-based tool processes files securely on your device—your documents never leave your computer.
Text & Image Watermarks • 9 Position Presets • Adjustable Opacity • Batch Processing
How to Add a Watermark to PDF
Watermark your PDF documents in 4 simple steps
Upload your PDF file by dragging and dropping or clicking to browse
Supports batch processing—upload up to 100 PDFs to watermark simultaneously.
Choose watermark type: text (like 'DRAFT' or 'CONFIDENTIAL') or image (logo)
Text watermarks support custom fonts, sizes, and colors. Image watermarks support PNG/JPG logos.
Customize position, opacity, rotation, and which pages to watermark
Choose from 9 position presets including center, corners, diagonal, or tiled repeat patterns.
Click 'Add Watermark' and download your watermarked PDF
Watermarks are permanently embedded into the PDF for copyright protection.
Why Choose PDFyogi PDF Watermark Tool?
The most flexible way to add watermarks to PDF documents
Text & Image Watermark Support
Add text watermarks like 'DRAFT', 'CONFIDENTIAL', or 'SAMPLE', or upload your company logo as an image watermark. Both types support full customization of size, color, and positioning.
9 Position Presets + Tiling
Place watermarks in any corner, center, or along the diagonal. Use the tile option to repeat watermarks across the entire page for maximum coverage and protection.
Full Opacity & Rotation Control
Adjust transparency from invisible to fully opaque. Rotate watermarks to any angle—diagonal watermarks at 45° are popular for document protection while remaining readable.
100% Browser-Based Privacy
Your PDF files never leave your device. All watermarking happens locally in your browser using WebAssembly. We cannot see your documents or watermark content.
Batch Watermarking
Apply the same watermark to up to 100 PDFs simultaneously. Perfect for adding company logos to multiple documents or marking an entire folder as confidential.
Completely Free Forever
No subscription, no limits, no registration required. Watermark unlimited PDFs with full features at no cost. No additional watermarks added by us.
PDF Watermark Use Cases
Common scenarios where watermarks protect and brand your documents
Copyright Protection
Add copyright notices or ownership watermarks to prevent unauthorized use of your documents. Watermarks make it clear who created or owns the content.
Example: Add '© 2024 Your Company' watermark to prevent document theft
Document Status Marking
Mark documents as DRAFT, CONFIDENTIAL, APPROVED, SAMPLE, or DO NOT COPY. Prevent confusion about document versions and ensure proper handling.
Example: Mark contract drafts as 'DRAFT - NOT FOR EXECUTION'
Company Branding
Add your company logo to all outgoing documents. Maintain brand consistency and professional appearance across all PDF communications.
Example: Add corporate logo to proposals, quotes, and reports
Proof and Preview Copies
Mark preview documents as samples to prevent unauthorized final use. Design agencies often watermark proofs until final payment.
Example: Watermark photo proofs or design mockups with 'SAMPLE'
Legal Document Identification
Add case numbers, dates, or identifying marks to legal documents. Ensure proper tracking and identification of court filings.
Example: Add case number watermark to all documents in a legal matter
Internal Document Control
Mark internal-only documents to prevent external distribution. Add 'INTERNAL USE ONLY' to sensitive company documents.
Example: Watermark HR documents and internal policies
Add Watermark to PDF on Any Platform
Step-by-step guides for every device and operating system
Add Watermark to PDF on Windows
Works in Chrome, Firefox, and Edge on Windows 10/11. No Adobe Acrobat subscription required.
- Open PDFyogi in any modern browser
- Upload your PDF and choose watermark type
- Customize text/image, position, and opacity
- Download your watermarked PDF
Add Watermark to PDF on Mac
Best experience in Safari or Chrome on macOS. More options than Preview's built-in watermark feature.
- Open PDFyogi in Safari or Chrome
- Select your PDF from Finder
- Configure watermark settings with live preview
- Export watermarked PDF to your preferred location
Add Watermark to PDF on Linux
Works on all Linux distributions with Firefox or Chrome. No command-line tools needed.
- Open PDFyogi in Firefox or Chrome
- Upload PDF from your file manager
- Add text or image watermark with customization
- Download the watermarked file
Add Watermark to PDF on iPhone & iPad
Full functionality in Safari on iOS 14+. Watermark PDFs from Files app or email attachments.
- Open PDFyogi in Safari on your iPhone/iPad
- Tap to select PDF from Files app
- Choose watermark type and customize
- Save watermarked PDF to Files or share
Add Watermark to PDF on Android
Works in Chrome on Android devices. Access PDFs from Downloads, Drive, or file manager.
- Open PDFyogi in Chrome on Android
- Select your PDF file
- Configure watermark settings
- Download or share the watermarked PDF
PDFyogi vs Other PDF Watermark Tools
See how we compare to popular watermarking solutions
| Feature | PDFyogi | Adobe Acrobat | Smallpdf | iLovePDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $14.99/mo | Free* | Free* |
| Privacy (No Upload) | ✓ Full | ✓ Desktop app | ✗ Server upload | ✗ Server upload |
| Text Watermarks | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Image Watermarks | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Position Options | 9 presets | 9 positions | Limited | 5 positions |
| Opacity Control | ✓ 0-100% | ✓ Full | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Tile/Repeat Pattern | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Batch Processing | ✓ Up to 100 | ✓ Unlimited | ○ 2 files/day | ○ Limited |
| Registration Required | No | Yes | No | No |
PDFyogi offers complete watermarking with 9 position presets, tile patterns, and full opacity control—all for free. Unlike server-based tools, your documents stay on your device. Batch watermark up to 100 files with no registration required.
Advanced PDF Watermarking Tips
Expert techniques for effective document watermarking
Use Diagonal Watermarks for Documents
Diagonal watermarks at 45° are harder to crop out and cover more of the page while remaining readable. They're the standard for DRAFT and CONFIDENTIAL markings.
Optimal Opacity for Readability
Use 30-50% opacity for watermarks over text-heavy documents. Lower opacity ensures content remains readable. Use 70-100% for image-based documents or when visibility is paramount.
Tile Watermarks for Maximum Protection
Use the tile/repeat option to cover the entire page with watermarks. This makes it virtually impossible to remove or crop out watermarks from stolen documents.
Use Transparent PNG Logos
For image watermarks, use PNG files with transparent backgrounds. This allows your logo to overlay content naturally without white boxes around it.
Consider Watermark Placement
Bottom-right watermarks are subtle for branding. Center watermarks are prominent for status marking. Corner watermarks are less intrusive for multiple-page documents.
Keep Original Files
Watermarks are permanent—they cannot be removed. Always keep unwatermarked originals in a secure location for future use without the watermark.
Technical Specifications
Detailed technical information about our PDF watermark tool
Frequently Asked Questions About PDF Watermarks
Use PDFyogi's free online watermark tool. Upload your PDF, choose text or image watermark, customize position and opacity, then download your watermarked PDF. Completely free with no registration required.
Troubleshooting PDF Watermarking
Common issues and how to resolve them