Protecting Intellectual Property: How to Add a PDF Watermark

Watermarking: A Visual Deterrent

A watermark is semi-transparent text applied to each page of a document. It's an essential tool for marking work versions (DRAFT) or confidential documents.

Watermark Customization

With PurePDF, you can choose the exact text and adjust the opacity. An opacity of 30% is generally recommended to be visible without hindering the reading of the main text.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a watermark be removed?

Once applied and saved, the watermark becomes an integral part of the document and is very difficult to remove without professional editing tools.