Add Watermark to PDF

Zavy PDF Watermark stamps any text — "CONFIDENTIAL", "DRAFT", your company name, or anything else — diagonally across every page of your PDF. Control opacity (light ghost to bold stamp) and font size. Ideal for protecting documents before sharing externally.

How it works

1

Upload your PDF

Select the PDF to watermark.

2

Enter watermark text

E.g. "CONFIDENTIAL" or your company name.

3

Set opacity

From subtle ghost (0.1) to bold stamp (0.7).

4

Download

Save the watermarked PDF.

Common use cases

Mark confidential reports
Stamp draft documents
Brand shared PDFs
Watermark proof copies
Label internal-only docs
Protect design mockups

Frequently asked questions

Can I choose where the watermark appears on the page?

The watermark is applied diagonally across the centre of each page — the standard position for document protection watermarks.

What opacity value should I use?

0.2–0.3 gives a subtle ghost effect; 0.5–0.7 gives a bold visible stamp. Default is 0.3.

Can I use an image as a watermark instead of text?

Text-only watermarks are supported. Image watermarks are on the product roadmap.

Is the watermark permanent?

The watermark is baked into the PDF. The "Remove Watermark" tool can reverse text watermarks added by Zavy.

Add Watermark to PDF

Stamp any text across PDF pages

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