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How to Add a Watermark to a PDF

1

Upload your PDF

Drop your PDF onto the tool or click to browse. Supports files up to 100 MB.

2

Customize watermark

Enter your text and adjust position, font size, opacity (5-100%), rotation (0-360°), and color.

3

Download watermarked PDF

Click Add Watermark and download the result instantly. Watermark is applied to every page.

Watermark Customization Options

Custom Text

Enter any text — CONFIDENTIAL, DRAFT, DO NOT COPY, your company name, or any custom message.

5 Position Options

Place the watermark at the center, top-left, top-right, bottom-left, or bottom-right of each page.

Opacity Control

Set transparency from 5% (nearly invisible) to 100% (fully opaque). Typical watermarks use 20-40%.

Rotation Angle

Rotate the watermark from 0° to 360°. The classic diagonal watermark uses 315° (or 45°).

Font Size

Choose font size from 12pt to 120pt. Larger sizes are more visible; smaller sizes are more subtle.

Color Picker

Choose any color using the color picker or enter a hex code. Grey (#808080) is the most common watermark color.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add a watermark to a PDF for free?

Yes — TryDocsy's PDF Watermark tool is completely free. No signup, no account, no upload to servers, and no file size limits beyond 100 MB.

Can I control the watermark opacity?

Yes — you can set the opacity from 5% to 100%. A lower opacity (20-30%) makes the watermark semi-transparent, which is typical for CONFIDENTIAL or DRAFT stamps.

Will the watermark be on every page?

Yes — the watermark is applied to every page of the PDF. The live preview shows the first page so you can see how it will look before downloading.

Can I add a watermark to a password-protected PDF?

No — you need to unlock the PDF first using the PDF Unlock tool, then add the watermark.

Can I remove a watermark added by TryDocsy?

Watermarks added by TryDocsy are embedded as text drawn directly on the page. They can be removed using a PDF editor, but this requires editing the PDF content layer.

What font is used for the watermark?

TryDocsy uses Helvetica Bold, a clean and widely-readable sans-serif font that works well for watermarks at any size.

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