PDF Stamp Annotations

Apply visual stamp overlays like REVIEWED, CONFIDENTIAL, or DRAFT to selected pages

Simulate office stamp annotations on PDF pages.

Supports:

  • Common stamp presets and custom text
  • Multi-page scope control (all/first/last/custom)
  • Rotation, opacity, color, and corner/center placement
  • Optional date line under the stamp

Example Results

3 examples

Reviewed Stamp on All Pages

Outline reviewed stamp on each page with date

stamp-annotations-example1.pdf View File
View input parameters
{ "inputPdf": "/Users/quyue/www/elysia-tools/public/samples/pdf/pdf-2026-02-11-source-2pages.pdf", "scope": "all", "textPreset": "reviewed", "position": "top-right", "style": "outline", "stampColor": "#C73131", "rotateDeg": -18, "opacity": 0.74, "margin": 28, "withDate": true }

Confidential Filled Stamp on Page 2

Filled confidential stamp centered on page 2 only

stamp-annotations-example2.pdf View File
View input parameters
{ "inputPdf": "/Users/quyue/www/elysia-tools/public/samples/pdf/pdf-2026-02-11-source-2pages.pdf", "scope": "custom", "customPages": "2", "textPreset": "confidential", "position": "center", "style": "filled", "stampColor": "#8F1F1F", "rotateDeg": -12, "opacity": 0.62, "margin": 20, "withDate": false }

Custom Legal Hold Stamp on First Page

Custom text stamp on first page with rotated outline style

stamp-annotations-example3.pdf View File
View input parameters
{ "inputPdf": "/Users/quyue/www/elysia-tools/public/samples/pdf/pdf-2026-02-11-source-2pages.pdf", "scope": "first", "textPreset": "custom", "customText": "LEGAL HOLD", "position": "bottom-left", "style": "outline", "stampColor": "#2D5CA8", "rotateDeg": -28, "opacity": 0.7, "margin": 32, "withDate": true }

Click to upload file or drag and drop file here

Maximum file size: 100MB Supported formats: application/pdf

Key Facts

Category
Documents & PDF
Input Types
file, select, text, color, number, checkbox
Output Type
file
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

Easily apply professional-grade visual stamps to your PDF documents to indicate status, confidentiality, or approval. This tool allows you to overlay custom or preset text stamps onto specific pages with full control over rotation, opacity, color, and placement.

When to Use

  • •Marking internal documents as 'CONFIDENTIAL' or 'DRAFT' before sharing.
  • •Adding 'APPROVED' or 'REVIEWED' status stamps to final project reports.
  • •Applying custom legal or administrative labels to specific pages in a multi-page PDF.

How It Works

  • •Upload your PDF file and select the target pages using the scope settings.
  • •Choose a preset stamp text or enter your own custom text.
  • •Adjust the visual appearance, including stamp color, rotation angle, opacity, and position on the page.
  • •Apply the settings to generate your stamped PDF document instantly.

Use Cases

Standardizing document workflows by applying consistent approval stamps.
Protecting sensitive information by clearly labeling documents as confidential.
Managing document versions by marking drafts to prevent confusion with final copies.

Examples

1. Reviewed Stamp on All Pages

Background
A project manager needs to mark a 2-page report as reviewed for the client.
Problem
Manually adding a stamp to every page is tedious and inconsistent.
How to Use
Upload the PDF, set scope to 'All Pages', select 'REVIEWED' preset, and set position to 'Top Right'.
Outcome
The PDF is returned with a red, rotated 'REVIEWED' outline stamp and date on every page.

2. Confidential Filled Stamp on Page 2

Background
A legal document contains sensitive information only on the second page.
Problem
Need to highlight the confidential nature of the specific page without marking the entire document.
How to Use
Upload the PDF, set scope to 'Custom', enter '2' in custom pages, select 'CONFIDENTIAL' preset, and choose 'Filled' style.
Outcome
The second page features a prominent, centered 'CONFIDENTIAL' stamp, while other pages remain unchanged.

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FAQ

Can I add a date to the stamp?

Yes, you can enable the 'Include Date' option to automatically append the current date below your stamp text.

Can I apply stamps to only specific pages?

Yes, use the 'Page Scope' setting to choose between all pages, the first page, the last page, or a custom range of pages.

Is it possible to change the color of the stamp?

Yes, you can select any color using the 'Stamp Color' picker to match your branding or document requirements.

Can I rotate the stamp?

Yes, you can adjust the 'Rotation (deg)' setting to rotate the stamp between -90 and 90 degrees.

What is the difference between outline and filled styles?

The 'Outline' style creates a transparent stamp with a border, while the 'Filled' style creates a solid, opaque-colored stamp.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/pdf-stamp-annotations

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
inputPdf file (Upload required) Yes -
scope select No -
customPages text No -
textPreset select No -
customText text No -
position select No -
style select No -
stampColor color No -
rotateDeg number No -
opacity number No -
margin number No -
withDate checkbox No -

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/pdf-stamp-annotations to get filePath, then pass filePath to the corresponding file field.

Response Format

{
  "filePath": "/public/processing/randomid.ext",
  "fileName": "output.ext",
  "contentType": "application/octet-stream",
  "size": 1024,
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)"
}
File: File

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-pdf-stamp-annotations": {
      "name": "pdf-stamp-annotations",
      "description": "Apply visual stamp overlays like REVIEWED, CONFIDENTIAL, or DRAFT to selected pages",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=pdf-stamp-annotations",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

Supports URL file links or Base64 encoding for file parameters.

If you encounter any issues, please contact us at [email protected]