Add Watermark

Key Features

• Text watermark mode for labels such as CONFIDENTIAL, DRAFT, SAMPLE, APPROVED, or PAID
• Image watermark mode for PNG or JPG logos, stamps, marks, and seals
• Position controls for center, top-left, top-right, bottom-left, and bottom-right placement
• Rotation control from 0 to 360 degrees for straight, angled, or diagonal watermarks
• Opacity slider to balance visibility with document readability
• Font size control for text watermarks from subtle labels to large page-wide stamps
• Applies the watermark consistently to every page in the uploaded PDF
• Private browser processing with no PDF upload, no account, and no software installation

Benefits

1. Protect document context by clearly marking drafts, samples, internal files, and confidential PDFs
2. Add brand ownership to reports, proposals, portfolios, training documents, and client handouts
3. Avoid repetitive page-by-page editing because the watermark is applied across the whole PDF
4. Keep sensitive documents private because processing runs locally in the browser
5. Use the tool for free without Adobe Acrobat, desktop plugins, subscriptions, or signup forms
6. Combine with Protect PDF, Add Page Numbers, PDF Editor, and Organize PDF for a complete PDF workflow

How to Use Add Watermark

1. Open Add Watermark on ToolifHub and upload the PDF you want to stamp
2. Choose text watermark or image watermark based on whether you need wording or a logo
3. For text, enter the watermark wording and adjust the font size
4. For image, upload a PNG or JPG logo, stamp, or seal
5. Choose the watermark position, rotation angle, and opacity level
6. Click Apply & Download to create the watermarked PDF in your browser
7. Review the downloaded file and use Protect PDF, Compress PDF, or Add Page Numbers if needed next

Use Cases

Examples

• A freelancer can add a semi-transparent SAMPLE watermark before sending a portfolio preview to a prospective client.
• A finance team can stamp monthly invoice PDFs as PAID before archiving or emailing them to customers.
• A school administrator can add an INTERNAL USE ONLY watermark to policy packets before sending them to staff.
• A small business can place its PNG logo in the corner of every page of a product catalog before publishing it.

Tips for Best Results

• Use lower opacity for long documents so the watermark does not reduce readability.
• Use center placement with a 30 to 45 degree rotation for draft or confidential notices that should be hard to miss.
• Use corner placement for logos when branding matters but the main document content should stay unobstructed.
• Apply page numbers or organize pages before watermarking if you want the final exported file to contain every layout change.
• Open the downloaded PDF once before sharing it to confirm the watermark position, opacity, and rotation look right.

Limitations

• Watermarks are visual marks; they do not replace encryption or access control. Use Protect PDF when you need password protection.
• The current tool applies the watermark to every page rather than selecting individual pages.
• Very large PDFs or high-resolution image watermarks may process more slowly on older phones or low-memory browsers.
• The tool does not permanently store your watermark settings after you leave the page.