Add PDF Watermark & Page Numbers
Add watermark text and configurable page numbering to selected PDF pages locally. Choose font, color, opacity and rotation.
Add context to the pages you share.
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Add PDF Watermark & Page Numbers
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Choose the PDF and pages
Enter a page selection or leave it blank for all pages. Numbering refers to the original physical page positions.
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Set the visible marks
Enter watermark text, font, size, color and opacity. Enable page numbers and edit the template placeholders.
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Download and review placement
Inspect the marks on portrait, landscape and rotated pages before sharing the output.
Number templates use physical page positions
The {page} placeholder is replaced with the source page’s 1-based physical position; {pages} is the document’s total page count. Selecting pages 5–8 does not renumber them as 1–4. The default template is a position over total count.
Watermarks and numbers are additional visible text. They do not prevent copying, establish ownership or verify the identity of a signer. Existing page content is retained, so choose an opacity that does not obscure important text.
Mark a draft review copy
Watermark: DRAFT
Opacity: 0.25
Number template: Page {page} of {pages}A page in a 12-page source can read:
DRAFT
Page 4 of 12Make the marks readable without hiding the content
Keep opacity modest
A strong watermark can make small text unreadable even when it looks attractive on a blank sample.
Choose a matching document font
Arabic/Urdu, Hindi and Chinese glyphs need the corresponding embedded font. Unsupported characters are reported.
Review page geometry
Unusual crop boxes and source rotations can affect placement. Review the saved PDF before sharing.
Add PDF Watermark & Page Numbers:
questions, answered.
Do selected pages get renumbered from one?
No. {page} uses the original physical page position, while {pages} uses the full source page count.
Can I add numbers without a watermark?
Yes. Leave watermark text blank and keep Add page numbers enabled.
Does a watermark protect the PDF from copying?
No. It is visible content, not access control or a rights-enforcement mechanism.
Can I watermark only a few pages?
Yes. Use the page-range field, such as 1-3,8.
The calculations and checks above describe this tool's implementation. Use these primary references for the underlying formats and publishing guidance.
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Make a new copy, inspect the output and keep the original until you have verified the result.
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