# PDF Watermark Tool Apply document-level or page-level text/shape watermarks with rotation and transparency > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/pdf-watermark-tool - **Category:** Document Tools - **Keywords:** pdf, watermark, stamp, overlay, rotation, opacity, pdf-lib ## Overview Add visible watermark overlays to an existing PDF. **Supports:** - Document-level (all pages) or selected pages - Text watermark (tiling optional) - Shape watermark (rectangle or circle) - Rotation angle and opacity control ## Inputs - **Input PDF** (file): Upload a PDF file - **Apply Mode** (select) - **Page Selection** (text): 1,3,5-7 - **Watermark Type** (select) - **Watermark Text** (text) - **Shape Type** (select) - **Rotation (deg)** (number) - **Opacity** (number) - **Text Size** (number) - **Watermark Color** (color) - **Tile Watermark (Text)** (checkbox) ## When to use - Adding 'CONFIDENTIAL' or 'DRAFT' labels to sensitive business documents. - Protecting intellectual property by stamping your brand or name on PDF files. - Highlighting specific pages in a document with custom shape or text overlays. ## How it works - Upload your PDF file to the tool. - Select whether to apply the watermark to the whole document or specific page numbers. - Choose between text or shape watermarks and customize the appearance using rotation, opacity, and color settings. - Process the file to generate and download your watermarked PDF. ## Use cases - Protecting internal reports with a tiled 'CONFIDENTIAL' watermark. - Adding a subtle company logo or shape stamp to professional portfolios. - Marking specific pages of a contract as 'DRAFT' for review purposes. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I apply a watermark to only one page? Yes, select 'Page Level' in the Apply Mode and enter the specific page number in the Page Selection field. ### What types of watermarks are supported? You can add text-based watermarks or geometric shapes like rectangles and circles. ### Is it possible to rotate the watermark? Yes, you can set the rotation angle between -90 and 90 degrees. ### Can I adjust the transparency of the watermark? Yes, the opacity setting allows you to control how visible the watermark is, ranging from 0.05 to 1.0. ### Does the tool support tiling text watermarks? 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