How to Add a Watermark and Page Numbers to a PDF

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A watermark tells readers what a document is: a draft, a confidential copy or a sample. Page numbers make a long document easy to print and discuss. PDFMasala adds both in one go, on your own device.

Add a watermark, step by step

Open Watermark & Page Numbers and choose your PDF.
Tick "Add Text Watermark" and type the words, for example CONFIDENTIAL.
Set the look: opacity, colour, font size and rotation.
Press the button to apply, then download the new PDF.

Add page numbers

Tick "Add Page Numbering".
Choose a format, such as "Page 3 of 10".
Choose the position: header or footer.
Apply and download. You can add numbers with or without a watermark.

Tips for a good result

Keep the opacity low, around 20 to 30 percent, so the page stays easy to read.
A rotation of 45 degrees puts the text diagonally across the page.
Keep your original file. The watermark is drawn into the pages of the new PDF and cannot be switched off later.

Frequently asked questions

Is a PDFMasala logo added to my file?

No. Only the text you type is added.

Does it apply to every page?

Yes. The watermark and the numbers go on the whole document in one go.

Is my PDF uploaded?

No. The file is changed by your browser and never leaves your device.