Why Add Watermarks?

• Copyright Protection - Mark documents as copyrighted
• Branding - Add company logo or name
• Document Status - Mark as "DRAFT", "CONFIDENTIAL", "COPY"
• Prevent Misuse - Discourage unauthorized distribution
• Ownership Proof - Establish document ownership
• Professional Look - Add polished branding

How to Add Watermark

1. Visit pdfvala.com/add-watermark
2. Upload your PDF file
3. Choose watermark type: Text or Image
4. For text: Enter text, choose font, size, color, opacity
5. For image: Upload logo or image file
6. Position watermark (center, diagonal, custom)
7. Adjust opacity for subtle or prominent effect
8. Click "Add Watermark"
9. Download watermarked PDF

Watermark Types

• Text Watermark - "CONFIDENTIAL", "DRAFT", company name
• Image Watermark - Company logo, signature, stamp
• Diagonal Watermark - Classic watermark style
• Background Watermark - Subtle, behind content
• Foreground Watermark - Prominent, over content

Customization Options

• Opacity - 10-100% (30-50% recommended for readability)
• Position - Center, corners, diagonal, custom coordinates
• Rotation - Angle watermark for diagonal effect
• Size - Scale watermark appropriately
• Color - Match brand colors or use gray for subtlety
• Font - Choose professional, readable fonts

Can watermarks be removed?

Watermarks can be difficult to remove, especially if applied with good opacity. However, they are not foolproof security.

Will watermarks affect PDF readability?

With proper opacity (30-50%), watermarks are visible but do not interfere with reading content.

Can I add multiple watermarks?

Yes, you can add watermark multiple times with different text/images and positions.

What is the best opacity for watermarks?

30-40% for subtle branding, 50-70% for clear status marks like "CONFIDENTIAL".