Add Watermark to PDF
Drop a PDF to add a text watermark across every page. Customize the text, color, opacity, size and position with a live preview.
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What does adding a watermark to a PDF mean?

Adding a watermark means placing semi-transparent text — like 'Confidential', 'Draft', or your company name — across the pages of a PDF. A watermark marks the ownership, status, or sensitivity of a document, discourages unauthorized copying, and makes the purpose of a file clear at a glance without hiding its content.

With Doctor PDF you type your watermark text and control its transparency and angle, then download a PDF with the watermark applied to every page.

When do you need to watermark a PDF?

How Doctor PDF watermarks your files privately

The watermark is applied entirely inside your browser. Your PDF is never uploaded, so even confidential documents stay on your own device.

Because everything runs locally, watermarking is instant, works on files of any size, and has no daily limits.

Why is Doctor PDF better than iLovePDF and Smallpdf?

Tired of ads, file limits, and uploading your documents to a stranger's server? Doctor PDF is built differently:

No annoying ads — ever
No daily limits — Smallpdf allows only 2 tasks/day, Sejda 3 per hour
100% private — competitors upload your files to their servers; Doctor PDF never does
Completely free — no watermarks, no sign-up, no hidden charges
Instant — runs right in your browser

How to add a watermark to a PDF online

  1. Open the Watermark tool and drop your PDF into the page.
  2. Type your text watermark (or add an image) and adjust size, opacity, and position.
  3. Apply the watermark to all pages at once.
  4. Download your watermarked PDF instantly — nothing is uploaded.

Frequently asked questions

Is adding a watermark free?

Yes. Doctor PDF adds watermarks 100% free with no limits or sign-up.

Can I use my logo as a watermark?

Yes. You can add an image watermark such as your logo, or use custom text.

Can I control the transparency?

Yes. Adjust opacity, size, angle, and position to get exactly the look you want.

Are my files private?

Yes. Everything runs locally in your browser — your files are never uploaded to any server.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes, on any modern browser — phone, tablet, or computer.