Add a watermark to a PDF
Add a visible label such as DRAFT or CONFIDENTIAL across your PDF.
Before you start: Open the PDF and continue to Customise. Choose Finish.
Open Watermark
In Finish, choose Watermark.
Enter the label
In Setup, enter the wording you want across the page. Check the preview.
Adjust placement and appearance
Use Placement and Appearance to set the position, size, opacity, rotation and colour. Keep the document readable.
Save, review and export
Choose Save & close. Review the marked pages, continue to review and export a new PDF. Open the saved file to check the watermark.
Tip: A watermark communicates status. It does not remove sensitive content or restrict who can open the file.
Common questions
Can I change the watermark before export?
Reopen Watermark from Finish, adjust the settings, and save the changes.
Why is my watermark hard to read?
Check its size, colour and opacity in Appearance. Preview both light and dark areas of the document.