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Add Watermark to PDF — Text or Image

Brand your PDFs with a custom text or logo watermark. Control position, opacity, and rotation. Done entirely in your browser for maximum security.

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CONFIDENTIAL

Placement

Simple workflow

Secure Watermarking in 3 Steps

Step 1
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1. Upload PDF

Select the PDF file you want to protect or brand.

Step 2
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2. Customize

Choose text or image, adjust position and transparency.

Step 3
download

3. Download

Export your watermarked document instantly.

Customization

Text or image watermark

Type any word (DRAFT, CONFIDENTIAL, your company name) or upload a PNG logo. Gain full control of font, size, color, and opacity to match your brand identity perfectly.

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  • check_circleSupport for transparent PNG logos
CONFIDENTIAL

Positioning

Rotation-45°
Opacity30%

Placement

Place it exactly where you want

Fine-tune your watermark placement with a precision grid and rotation controls for the perfect professional look. No more guessing where the logo will land.

Batch

Apply to all pages

No need to stamp each page manually. Your watermark appears consistently across every page of your document automatically. Bulk processing saves you hours of repetitive work.

WATERMARK

Common scenarios

Professional Protection for Any Document

edit_document

DRAFT documents

Mark incomplete work to avoid accidental publication or misuse.

security

Client previews

Send proofs to clients with your logo prominently and safely displayed.

copyright

Copyright protection

Claim ownership of your intellectual property before sharing it online.

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Confidential files

Label sensitive HR or legal documents with high-opacity warnings.

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Brand assets

Maintain brand consistency across all shared PDF communication.

layers

Template watermarking

Create standardized templates with fixed non-removable overlays.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use my company logo?expand_more

Yes, you can upload any PNG, JPG, or SVG image to use as a watermark. PNG is recommended for transparency.

Can I add multiple watermarks?expand_more

Currently, we support adding one watermark (either text or image) per document processing session.

Will it change my original PDF content?expand_more

No, the watermark is added as a new layer on top of your existing content. The text and images beneath remain unchanged.

Can the watermark be removed?expand_more

While watermarks can technically be removed with advanced PDF editors, RefineDoc flattens the layer to make removal difficult for average users.

What is the opacity range?expand_more

You can set the opacity anywhere from 1% (nearly invisible) to 100% (completely solid).

Does it work on mobile?expand_more

Yes, our watermarking tool is fully responsive and works on iOS and Android browsers without any app installation.

Start watermarking your PDFs for free

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