How to add a for client review watermark to a pdf
- Step 1Complete the draft deliverable — Produce your PDF as normal from your design, writing, or analysis tool.
- Step 2Upload to the watermark tool — Drop the PDF in.
- Step 3Enter FOR REVIEW or FOR APPROVAL — Choose text that matches the review stage.
- Step 4Send the watermarked version — Distribute the watermarked PDF and keep the clean version for final delivery.
Frequently asked questions
Can I add the client's name to the watermark?+
Yes — enter 'FOR REVIEW — Acme Ltd' as the watermark text to personalise it for the recipient.
How do I deliver the final clean version?+
Keep the original un-watermarked PDF. After approval, deliver the clean version without the watermark.
Can I watermark just the first few pages instead of all pages?+
Yes — specify a page range to watermark only those pages. Useful for multi-section deliverables where only the body is under review.
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.