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Watermark PDF — Add Text Watermark Without Uploading

🔒 Runs in your browser

Stamp a diagonal text watermark — like "CONFIDENTIAL" or "DRAFT" — across every page of a PDF. Processing happens entirely in your browser, so the document never leaves your device and no account is required.

How to use this tool

  1. Select your PDF file.
  2. Enter your watermark text and adjust opacity.
  3. Download the watermarked PDF.

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Your files never leave your browser. How it works

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my files uploaded?
No. The watermark is applied in your browser with pdf-lib. Your file never leaves your device.
Can I change the watermark opacity or angle?
The watermark is rendered at 30% opacity and a 30° diagonal — a readable but non-obstructive default. Custom styling is on the roadmap.
Can I use an image watermark?
Not yet — this tool applies a text watermark. Image watermarks are planned.
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How to Watermark a PDF Without Uploading It

Add a text watermark — CONFIDENTIAL, DRAFT, or custom — to every PDF page in your browser. pdf-lib embeds the watermark in the content stream; no server upload required.

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