How to overlay a design template onto an existing pdf
- Step 1Export the template as a single-page PDF — Create a single-page template in your design tool with transparent content areas where the document text will show through.
- Step 2Upload the content PDF — Drop the document to be branded into the stamp tool.
- Step 3Upload the template as the overlay — Add the template PDF or PNG as the stamp layer.
- Step 4Apply to all pages and download — Overlay on every page and save the branded output.
Frequently asked questions
The template blocks my document content — what do I do?+
Ensure the content area of the template is transparent. Set the z-order so the template renders behind existing page content, or design the template with a frame-only layout.
Can I use different templates for different page ranges?+
Apply the stamp in separate passes — one template for pages 1-2, a different template for the remaining pages.
Will the overlaid template affect PDF file size significantly?+
Embedding a template image on every page does increase file size. Compress the output using the PDF Compress tool to minimise the increase.
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.