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Add a text or logo watermark to a PDF
Mark drafts, samples, review copies, or organization documents without uploading the PDF.
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Add a text or logo watermark to a PDF
A watermark can identify a document as Draft, Sample, Confidential, Copy, or show an organization name or logo. BetterThanPDF places the visible mark on the PDF pages and creates a new copy.
Make the watermark readable but unobtrusive
Opacity, size, rotation, and position determine whether a watermark helps or gets in the way. Test the mark on pages with different backgrounds and layouts rather than checking only the first page.
Logo watermarks
A transparent logo image often works best because it can sit over varied page backgrounds without a solid box around it.
A watermark is not access control
Visible watermarks do not encrypt a PDF, prevent copying, establish copyright ownership, or guarantee that a determined person cannot remove the mark. Do not rely on a watermark to protect confidential data.
- 1Select the source PDF and text or image mark.
- 2Adjust placement, scale, rotation, and transparency.
- 3Review several different pages before distributing the copy.
Questions about this workflow
Can I add my logo to every PDF page?
Yes. Choose an image watermark and position it so it remains visible without obscuring important content.
Does a Confidential watermark secure the file?
No. It is a visible label, not encryption or permission control.
Are the PDF and logo uploaded?
No. Supported watermark processing occurs locally in your browser.