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Watermark PDF

Add a semi-transparent text watermark across every page.

Drop your files here, or click to browse
Processed on your device — nothing is uploaded

How your files are handled

We built these tools so you never have to wonder where your documents go. Here is exactly what happens when you use them.

  • Your files are processed entirely in your browser using open-source libraries (pdf-lib, PDF.js, and others).
  • Nothing is uploaded to our servers. We have no backend that receives, stores, or scans your documents.
  • We cannot see, store, or access your files — not during processing, not after, not ever.
  • Processing uses your device's memory and CPU. Large files may take longer, especially on phones and tablets.
  • All tools are free with no paywall tricks, no hourly task limits, and no watermarks on your output files.

How it works

Three simple steps. Your files never leave your device, and the result downloads straight to your computer or phone.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about privacy, pricing, and how these tools work.

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How to watermark PDF

Watermark PDF stamps text such as CONFIDENTIAL or DRAFT across every page, with a live preview before you apply it. You control the layout, size, color, and opacity.

  1. Add your PDF; it is processed on your device with nothing uploaded.
  2. Type the watermark text and choose a diagonal, horizontal, or tiled layout.
  3. Adjust the size, color, and opacity while checking the live preview on page one.
  4. Click Apply watermark, then preview and download the watermarked PDF.

Everything happens in your browser — your file is never uploaded, and there is no sign-up, watermark, or limit.

Frequently asked questions

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. Every tool runs entirely in your browser using open-source libraries, so your file is processed on your own device and is never uploaded. We have no backend that receives, stores, or scans your documents.

Is it really free, and will there be a watermark?

Yes. There is no account, no sign-up, and no hourly limit, and the tools never add a watermark to your output. UnboundPDF is free and is not affiliated with Adobe.

Does it work on a phone or tablet?

Yes. The tools run in any modern mobile browser as well as on desktop. Because the work uses your device's own memory and processor, very large files simply take longer on phones.

Will the watermark appear on every page?

Yes. The same text watermark is stamped onto all pages using the layout and opacity you chose.

Can I make the watermark subtle?

Yes. Lower the opacity for a faint background mark or raise it for a bold overlay, and pick gray, red, or blue.