Add a watermark to a PDF

Place text or an image on the pages you choose.

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Add a watermark to a PDF

Choose a supported PDF, then review the changes in a separate copy.

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Add a watermark to a PDF

  1. Choose pages

    Choose your PDF and the pages to mark.

  2. Place your mark

    Enter text or choose an image, then adjust its position, size and opacity.

  3. Review the copy

    Prepare and review the saved watermark before downloading a copy.

Before you save

  • Use an unlocked, untagged PDF up to 100 MB and 500 pages. Digitally signed, XFA, scripted and unsupported files are refused. Your original stays unchanged.
  • Watermarks are added above existing page content. They do not remove sensitive information or prevent copying.
  • Use PNG or JPEG images. Text uses a standard PDF font; unsupported characters are reported.

Questions about watermark pdf

Can I use a transparent logo?

Yes. A PNG can retain its transparency. Adjust opacity to keep the underlying page readable.

Does Oxford PDF add its own watermark?

No. Only the text or image you choose is added.