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Watermark PDF

Stamp text like “CONFIDENTIAL” or “DRAFT” across every page of a PDF, with adjustable opacity — all in your browser.

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Reviewed by Ismail Sab Ajnalkar · Updated July 2026

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File Transmute adds text watermarks locally with pdf-lib. Set the text, opacity, and a diagonal or horizontal placement, then download. Because it runs on your device, sensitive documents are never uploaded.

Best for

  • Marking a document "Draft," "Confidential," or "Copy" before sharing
  • Branding a PDF with your name or company across every page
  • Discouraging unauthorised reuse of a shared document

Good to know

Stamps a text watermark across the pages of a PDF and saves a new copy — all on your device, nothing uploaded. It overlays text (like DRAFT or CONFIDENTIAL); it doesn't encrypt or lock the file. To password-protect it instead, use Protect PDF. Your original stays untouched.

How to convert PDFWatermark

01

Drop your PDF into the tool above.

02

Type the watermark text and adjust opacity.

03

Click Add watermark to download.

Frequently asked questions

A text watermark — such as DRAFT, CONFIDENTIAL, or your name or company — overlaid across the pages of the PDF.

It labels the document and discourages reuse, but it doesn't encrypt the file. For real protection, use Protect PDF to add a password.

No. The watermark is applied in your browser, so the PDF never leaves your device.

No — you download a new watermarked copy; the original file stays untouched.

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