Add a DRAFT watermark to a PDF
Sending a version for review? A diagonal DRAFT across each page makes it clear the document isn't final.
Nothing is uploaded. Your files stay private.
Popular uses
Opens the tool with the right settings already chosen.
How to watermark a PDF
Three steps, about ten seconds.
- 01
Add your PDF
Drop it in the box, or tap to choose it.
- 02
Type your watermark
Choose the text, then adjust size, angle, colour and opacity.
- 03
Download
Press Add watermark to save the marked copy.
Marking a PDF as DRAFT
A large diagonal DRAFT across each page tells reviewers the document isn't final, so it isn't mistaken for the signed version.
It's see-through, so the text underneath stays readable. Mark every page, or just the ones you choose.
The mark is real text. Someone with a PDF editor could remove it; flatten the PDF afterwards for a stronger lock.
Frequently asked questions
Can I change DRAFT to another word?
Yes. Type any text, such as CONFIDENTIAL or COPY, and adjust size and opacity.
How do I add a watermark to a PDF?
Drop the PDF in, type the text, such as CONFIDENTIAL, pick the size, angle, colour and opacity, and download.
Can I watermark only some pages?
Yes. Under Pages, choose Choose and type the pages, like 1-3, 5.
Will the watermark hide my text?
Not at the default opacity. The mark is see-through, so the page stays readable.