Can I customize the watermark text?

Yes, you can select from predefined policy labels such as 'CONFIDENTIAL', 'INTERNAL USE ONLY', or 'DO NOT DISTRIBUTE'.

Does the tool support tiled watermarks?

Yes, enabling the 'Tile Watermark' option will repeat the watermark across the entire page for enhanced security.

What timestamp formats are available?

You can choose between ISO 8601 format or your system's local time format.

Can I adjust the transparency of the watermark?

Yes, you can set the opacity between 0.08 and 0.85 to ensure the watermark is visible without obscuring the document content.

Is my file data stored on your servers?

Files are processed in memory and are not permanently stored; they are cleared immediately after the download is complete.

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PDF Watermark Confidential

Generate dynamic confidential watermark with username and timestamp

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What this tool helps you do

Overlay a dynamic watermark such as "Internal Use Only" or "Confidential".

Dynamic parts:

Username
Timestamp (ISO or local)
Optional tiled layout across all pages

Execution

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2 examples

Tiled Internal-use Watermark

Adds repeated INTERNAL USE ONLY watermark with username and ISO timestamp on all pages

{
  "type": "file",
  "filePath": "/public/samples/pdf/pdf-watermark-confidential-example1.pdf"
}

Centered Confidential Stamp

Places a single centered CONFIDENTIAL watermark with local timestamp for audit copies

{
  "type": "file",
  "filePath": "/public/samples/pdf/pdf-watermark-confidential-example2.pdf"
}

Inputs

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9 options

FilesUpload source files for this workflow.1

Source PDF FilefileRequired

Single file max size: 100 MBSupported types: application/pdf

ContentPaste or type the main input values.1

UsernametextRequired

SettingsAdjust formats, ranges, numbers, and modes.6

Policy LabelselectOptionalTimestamp FormatselectOptionalOpacitynumberOptionalRotation (deg)numberOptionalFont SizenumberOptionalWatermark ColorcolorOptional

TogglesEnable or disable optional behavior.1

Tile WatermarkcheckboxOptionalEnabled when checked

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1. Tiled Internal-use Watermark

2. Centered Confidential Stamp

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