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May 4, 2026 · 1 min read

How to Add a Watermark to a PDF

Stamp text like CONFIDENTIAL or DRAFT across every page.

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ChangeMyPDF Team
ChangeMyPDF

Watermarks protect and label documents. Add a text watermark across every page in seconds.

ChangeMyPDF runs entirely in your browser — your files never leave your device, there's nothing to install, and you can start without an account. Here's exactly how to do it.

Step-by-step

  1. Open the Watermark tool and add your PDF.
  2. Type your watermark text.
  3. Adjust opacity, size, and rotation.
  4. Download the watermarked PDF.

Tips for the best result

  • Use low opacity so text stays readable.
  • Diagonal watermarks are hardest to crop out.

Is it safe and free?

Yes. Most ChangeMyPDF tools process files locally in your browser, so documents are never uploaded to a server. Free accounts can run a few operations per hour; a Week Pass or Premium plan removes the limit and ads if you need to do more.

Frequently asked questions

Do my files get uploaded to a server?

For most tools, no — the work happens in your browser, so your documents stay on your device.

Is it really free?

Yes. Free users get a few runs per hour. For unlimited use and no ads, grab a $5 Week Pass or a Premium plan.

Which browsers are supported?

Any modern browser — Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari on desktop and mobile.