How to stamp a draft watermark on a pdf
- Step 1Upload the draft PDF — Drop the PDF into the watermark tool.
- Step 2Enter DRAFT as the watermark text — Set a light grey or red colour at 20% opacity.
- Step 3Apply the watermark — Stamp it on all pages.
- Step 4Share for review — Distribute the watermarked draft. When finalised, produce a clean version without the watermark.
Frequently asked questions
How do I remove the DRAFT watermark when the document is final?+
Watermarks stamped with this tool are embedded in the page. Generate a clean final version from the source document, or use the original un-watermarked PDF.
Can I use DRAFT ONLY — DO NOT DISTRIBUTE as the watermark text?+
Yes — enter any text you like. Longer text phrases will render at a smaller size across the page.
What if I only want to watermark certain pages?+
Apply the watermark to a page range rather than all pages by specifying the range in the tool options.
Privacy first
All PDF processing runs locally in your browser using PDF-lib and pdf.js. No file is ever uploaded — only metadata counters are saved for signed-in dashboard stats.