How To
How to Add a Watermark to a PDF
Add text or image watermarks to PDF pages to mark confidentiality, draft status, or document ownership.
Watermarks are useful for marking documents as "CONFIDENTIAL", "DRAFT", or with your company logo. FileCraft adds watermarks locally in your browser.
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Open FileCraft Add PDF Watermark
Go to filecraft.tools/add-pdf-watermark.
2
Upload your PDF
Drop the PDF that needs a watermark.
3
Configure the watermark
Enter text (e.g., "CONFIDENTIAL"), choose font size, opacity (30–50% is typical), and position.
4
Apply and download
The watermark is applied to all pages. Download the watermarked PDF.
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Open Add Pdf Watermark →Pro Tips
- 💡Use 30–40% opacity for watermarks that are visible but don't obscure content
- 💡Diagonal watermarks covering the full page are harder to remove than corner watermarks
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a PDF watermark be removed?
PDF watermarks added via FileCraft are embedded in the page content. While they can be removed by advanced tools, they are effective as a deterrent and for marking ownership.