Add a Watermark, Page Numbers & Metadata to a PDF
Upload a PDF, add a diagonal text watermark (like DRAFT or CONFIDENTIAL), page numbers, and a document title/author, then download the finished file.
Use the controls on each page thumbnail to rotate, reorder, or delete pages.
About the PDF Watermark, Page Numbers & Metadata Tool
This tool adds the finishing touches a PDF often needs before it's ready to share: a diagonal text watermark (like "DRAFT" or "CONFIDENTIAL"), page numbers, and document metadata such as the title and author shown in a PDF reader's document properties.
How it works
Upload a PDF, fill in whichever fields you need — watermark text, page number position, document title, author — and download the finished file. Any field left blank is simply skipped, so this works equally well for adding just a watermark, just page numbers, or all of it at once.
Common uses
- Marking a draft report as "DRAFT" before circulating it for review
- Adding page numbers to a long document for easier reference in meetings
- Setting a proper document title and author before sending a final report externally, instead of leaving it as an untitled export
Need to change page order or remove pages first? See rotate, delete & reorder PDF pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add page numbers without a watermark?
Yes — the watermark text field is optional; you can add page numbers and metadata on their own.
What metadata gets set?
The document title and author fields you fill in are written into the PDF's internal metadata, visible in most PDF readers' “Document Properties.”