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PDF Watermark & Page Numbers

Stamp a text watermark and/or page numbers across every page of a PDF, with control over position, size, rotation and opacity.

About PDF Watermark & Page Numbers

The PDF Watermark & Page Numbers tool stamps a diagonal or centered text watermark — like "CONFIDENTIAL", "DRAFT" or a company name — across every page of a PDF, and can add page numbers at the same time, all with control over opacity, size, rotation and position. It's the quick way to mark a document as a draft before circulating it for review, or brand an internal report without opening a full editing application. Whether you need to add watermark to pdf, want pdf page numbers in the footer, or simply need to stamp pdf online before sharing, this tool handles all of it in one pass.

Watermark text renders using a built-in PDF font (no font file needs to be uploaded or embedded separately) at whatever size, rotation angle and opacity you set — lower opacity keeps the underlying content fully readable through the stamp, which is the usual goal for a watermark rather than an obstruction. Page numbers, if enabled, sit independently in the footer at your chosen position (left, center or right) and can start counting from any number, useful when a document is one part of a larger multi-file set that needs continuous numbering.

Everything is written directly onto each page's content using the pdf-lib library, running entirely in your browser, so the source PDF never leaves your device even if it contains sensitive material — which is often exactly the kind of document you'd want a "DRAFT" or "CONFIDENTIAL" stamp on in the first place.

How to Use the PDF Watermark & Page Numbers

  1. Choose a PDF file.
  2. Enter watermark text, or leave it blank to add only page numbers.
  3. Adjust opacity, font size and rotation to taste.
  4. Optionally turn on page numbers and choose their format, position and starting number.
  5. Click "Apply & download PDF" to save the stamped document.

Features

  • Text watermark with adjustable opacity, size and rotation
  • Optional page numbers with three positions and a custom starting number
  • Use either feature alone, or both together
  • 100% client-side — your PDF is never uploaded
  • Free, with no page limit

Examples

Marking a document as a draft

Input

"DRAFT", 30% opacity, 45° rotation

Output

A faint diagonal "DRAFT" stamp across the center of every page

Adding continued page numbers to a document section

Input

Page numbers on, format "Page 1 of 10", start at 21

Output

Footer reads "Page 21 of 30" through "Page 30 of 30" across a 10-page section

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add page numbers without a watermark, or vice versa?

Yes — leave the watermark text field blank to add only page numbers, or leave page numbers switched off to add only a watermark. The two features are independent.

What opacity should I use for a watermark?

Somewhere around 15-30% keeps the underlying page fully readable while still being clearly visible — the point of most watermarks is to be noticeable without obstructing the content. Push it higher only if you specifically want the stamp to dominate the page.

Can I start page numbering from something other than 1?

Yes — the "Start at" field lets you begin counting from any number, which is useful when this document is one section of a larger set that needs to continue the previous section's page numbers.

Is the PDF Watermark tool free?

Yes, the PDF Watermark tool is completely free with no usage limits. No signup, no account and no installation required.

Is my data safe?

Yes. All processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript — nothing you type is uploaded or stored on our servers.