How to Protect Your PDFs with Watermarks

What is a PDF Watermark?

A watermark is a semi-transparent text or image overlaid on each page of your document. It serves as a visual deterrent against unauthorized sharing and helps identify the source of leaks.

When to Use Watermarks

Confidential Reports: Mark internal documents with "CONFIDENTIAL" or "INTERNAL USE ONLY".
Draft Documents: Prevent people from sharing incomplete versions by adding a "DRAFT" watermark.
Client Proofs: Designers often watermark preview files to prevent clients from using unpaid work.
Legal Documents: Some contracts require visible markings for compliance.

Types of Watermarks

Text Watermarks: Simple and effective. Words like "SAMPLE", "DO NOT COPY", or even the recipient's email address.

Image Watermarks: Company logos or custom graphics for branding purposes.

Best Practices

Use semi-transparency (30-50% opacity) so the content remains readable.
Position diagonally across the page for maximum coverage.
Choose a color that contrasts but doesn't distract.

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