Add Watermark
Stamps text or image watermarks onto every page of a PDF.
What Add Watermark does
Add Watermark is a free, web-based PDF tool that applies text or image watermarks across every page of a document. Users upload a PDF, choose whether the watermark is text or an image, and adjust its appearance, opacity, and placement. The result is a modified PDF ready for download, suitable for protecting intellectual property, adding branding, or marking drafts. The service emphasizes that it is completely free with no hidden costs, registration, or time limits, relying on advertising to cover expenses. Files are processed with SSL-secured transfer and are automatically deleted from servers in Germany after one hour, ensuring basic privacy for uploaded content.
How to use the PDF24 Add Watermark
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Upload the PDF file to which you want to add a watermark
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Select whether the watermark is text or an image and configure its appearance
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Choose the placement position and adjust opacity or angle as needed
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Start the process and wait for the tool to apply the watermark to all pages
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Download the modified PDF file to your device
Best for
Individuals and businesses who need to protect PDF content, add branding, or mark drafts without installing software or paying fees.
Limitations
- Interface relies on advertising to remain free
- Watermark appearance options are limited to font, size, color, and predefined positions
- Files are automatically deleted from servers after one hour, requiring re-upload for future edits
Add Watermark FAQ
- Is the Add Watermark tool truly free to use without limits?
- Yes, the tool is 100% free with no hidden costs, registration requirements, or time restrictions; it is supported by advertising on the site.
- How are my uploaded PDF files protected for privacy?
- PDF24 uses SSL-secured file transfer and stores files on servers located in Germany; files are automatically deleted from the server after one hour.
- Can I add both text and image watermarks to the same PDF?
- The tool allows users to choose either text or image as the watermark type, with customizable appearance settings for the selected option.
- What placement options are available for the watermark on each page?
- Watermark position can be set to top, middle, or bottom alignments combined with left, center, or right placement, including a 'Fill page' option to cover the entire document.
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