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Watermark PDF

Add a visible text status to a PDF copy so recipients can distinguish a draft from a clean source.

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A practical guide

Label the copy before sharing it.

  1. Choose the PDF copy and enter a short status label.
  2. Set its placement and opacity using the available controls.
  3. Apply the label and inspect all representative page types before downloading.

Try this example

Mark a five-page client proposal as DRAFT. Inspect its cover, pricing page and final page to confirm the label is clear but does not cover key text.

Before

  • Report

After

  • Report + DRAFTDRAFT
Input and expected output for this task. Illustrative example.

Before you start: A visible watermark does not erase the original text or private information beneath it.

Add page numbers
What you get

Add a text watermark to every PDF page. Choose diagonal, center or footer placement. Use Add Logo to PDF for PNG/JPG marks. A watermark does not remove underlying content.

Limits and important details

Text is applied to every page in diagonal, center or footer position. Standard font character coverage is limited. This is a visible label, not redaction, encryption or copy protection; existing digital signatures may be invalidated. Use Add Logo to PDF for image marks or Add Letterhead to PDF for a PDF template.

Example

Use the six-page sample and enter DRAFT. Choose diagonal placement and low opacity. Check that all six pages are marked and the original text remains readable.