Drop your PDF into fwip’s watermark tool, type your text (e.g., “DRAFT”, “CONFIDENTIAL”, “SAMPLE”), set the size, opacity, and position, and hit apply. Every page gets the watermark. Your file stays on your device. No upload, no account.
How to do it
- Open fwip’s Watermark PDF tool.
- Drop your PDF in.
- Type your watermark text. Or upload an image (like a logo).
- Adjust size, opacity, angle, and position.
- Hit Apply.
- Download your watermarked PDF.
Why this matters
Watermarks signal status: draft documents, confidential files, sample contracts, review copies. They deter unauthorised sharing and make it clear a document isn’t final.
The usual options are Acrobat ($288/year), Word (clunky, doesn’t work well with existing PDFs), or online tools that upload your confidential document to add a “CONFIDENTIAL” stamp. The irony isn’t lost on anyone.
fwip adds watermarks locally. Your confidential document stays confidential.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use an image as a watermark? Yes. Upload a PNG or JPG — typically a logo or stamp — and position it on the page. Adjust opacity so text beneath remains readable.
Can I control the angle and position? Yes. Diagonal across the centre is the default (classic draft watermark), but you can place it anywhere — top, bottom, corner — and set any angle.
Does the watermark apply to every page? Yes, by default. All pages get the same watermark.
Can I remove a watermark from a PDF? If you added it with fwip, just re-process the original unwatermarked file. Removing watermarks added by other tools is more complex and not always possible — watermarks embedded as images or flattened into the content can’t be cleanly separated.