# Add a watermark to a PDF

Stamp DRAFT, CONFIDENTIAL or your own text across every page, as a single diagonal mark or a tiled pattern.

Open: https://pdfjade.com/watermark-pdf

## How to add a watermark to a PDF

1. Add your PDF.
2. Type the watermark text and adjust the look.
3. Press Add watermark and download.

## At a glance

| | |
| --- | --- |
| Where files are processed | In your browser. The file is never uploaded. |
| How long files are kept | Nothing is kept on a server, because nothing is sent to one. |
| Free limits | No caps on files, pages or tasks. Your device's memory is the practical limit. |
| Account | None |
| Price | Free |
| Ads | None |
| Offline option | No app. Works in any current browser, on desktop and phone |

## Private by design

Changes are made on your device, in memory. The original file is untouched and the new one is only created when you press the button.

## Good to know

Keep opacity low (15 to 30 percent) so the page stays readable.

## Questions

### Can someone remove the watermark?

It's drawn into the page, but a determined person with PDF editing software can still remove it. Don't rely on it for security.

### Can I use an image as a watermark?

Use the Add image tool with a low opacity.

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Source: https://pdfjade.com/watermark-pdf