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Watermark PDF

Upload a PDF, customise your text watermark, preview it live, then apply to all or specific pages. Files never leave your browser.

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How to watermark a PDF

  1. Upload your PDF file
  2. Type your watermark text and adjust style settings
  3. Preview the result in real time
  4. Click Apply Watermark and download
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Frequently asked questions

Can I control the watermark opacity and angle?

Yes. The opacity slider lets you set transparency from 5% to 80%. The angle slider rotates the watermark text from −90° to +90°. Adjust both with the live preview to find the right look before applying.

Can I apply a watermark to only specific pages?

Yes. Choose from "All pages", "Odd pages", "Even pages", or "First page only" in the apply mode options.

Will the watermark appear when the PDF is printed?

Yes. The watermark is embedded directly in the PDF content — it will appear on all printed copies exactly as shown in the on-screen preview.

Can I remove a watermark I added with PeakPDFs?

Not easily — the watermark is baked permanently into the PDF page content. Always keep a copy of the original document before watermarking if you might need to remove it later.

What colours are available for the watermark text?

The tool offers six preset colours (gray, red, amber, green, blue, black) and a full custom colour picker so you can match any brand colour exactly.

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