Watermark PDF: Add Text Watermarks Online Free
Stamp text watermarks onto any PDF in your browser. Continuous opacity, any-degree rotation, tile grids, page ranges, and {date} and {filename} tokens. Nothing uploads.
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How to Watermark a PDF
Mark drafts, confidential files, or preview copies in seconds:
- Drop your PDF - The settings panel and live preview open right away. Nothing uploads.
- Type the watermark - Use plain text or mix in {date} and {filename} tokens that fill in automatically.
- Tune the look - Opacity slider, any rotation angle, color, tile mode, and page range all preview live.
- Watermark and download - The stamped PDF saves to your device with the original content untouched.
Tiles, Tokens, and Full Rotation Control
Most free watermark tools stop at fixed angles and corner presets. Here the rotation field accepts any angle from 0 to 359 degrees, the opacity slider is continuous, and Tile mode covers the page in a repeating grid of your text.
- Drag to position - Move the watermark around the live preview until it sits exactly right, then apply.
- Dynamic tokens - {date} and {filename} keep stamps accurate across different files and days.
- Tile / mosaic mode - Repeat the text across the full page for serious confidentiality marks.
- Multiply blend - Let the watermark sink into the content instead of covering it with a flat layer.
- Page ranges - Stamp every page or only the range you specify.
Watermark PDF Files Without Uploading
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I add a watermark to a PDF?
Drop your PDF, type the watermark text, tune size, opacity, rotation, and position on the live preview, then press Watermark PDF. The stamped copy downloads straight from your browser.
Can I use dynamic tokens in the watermark?
Yes. {date} becomes today's date (for example 2026-10-23) and {filename} becomes the PDF's name without the extension. Combine them with your own text like DRAFT {filename} {date}.
Can I tile the watermark across every page?
Yes. Enable Tile mode to repeat the text in a grid across the whole page, the way confidential stamps cover documents. The preview updates instantly.
What rotation angles can I use?
Any angle from 0 to 359 degrees. Type the exact number you need, such as 45 for the classic diagonal look or 90 for vertical stamps.
How do I control how strong the watermark looks?
The opacity slider runs continuously from 5 to 100 percent. Light drafts usually sit around 15 to 25 percent, while DRAFT or CONFIDENTIAL stamps often use 35 to 60 percent.
Can I watermark only some pages?
Yes. Type a range like 1-3, 7 into the pages field to stamp just those pages, or leave it as all pages.
Does this upload my PDF?
No. Watermarking runs entirely in your browser. The file is read and rewritten locally, so confidential drafts never leave your device.