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Add Page Numbers and Watermarks to PDFs

By Bilawal Hussain ยท 4 November 2026 ยท 2 min read
Add Page Numbers and Watermarks to PDFs

Stamp page numbers and a text watermark like CONFIDENTIAL or DRAFT on every page of a PDF, privately in your browser.

Open the free Add Page Numbers & Watermark to PDF โ†’

What is the Add Page Numbers & Watermark to PDF?

Stamp page numbers and/or a text watermark (like CONFIDENTIAL or DRAFT) on every page of a PDF. It's completely free, needs no sign-up and works on any phone or computer.

Screenshot of the Add Page Numbers & Watermark to PDF on ReadyToUse
The Add Page Numbers & Watermark to PDF, as it looks on ReadyToUse.

Why it's helpful

Who it's for

Lawyers, consultants, students and office teams.

How to use it

  1. Choose a PDF, tick page numbers and/or watermark, and set the options.
  2. Apply and download. The original text stays selectable.
๐Ÿ’ก Pro tip: Watermark drafts you share for review, so old versions are never mistaken for the final one.

๐Ÿ’ป Open source: this tool is free and open source (MIT License). View the code on GitHub, download it and run it offline.

The bigger picture: Documents

Visas, job applications, tenancy contracts and bank forms all run on PDFs. These tools merge, compress, sign and edit PDFs in your browser, so passports, IDs and statements never leave your device.

What's changing: As people grow more careful about where personal documents go, privacy-first, in-browser PDF tools are replacing upload-based websites.

Frequently asked questions

Can someone remove the watermark?

A determined person with PDF software can. For sensitive files, combine it with access controls.

Ready to try it?
Use the Add Page Numbers & Watermark to PDF free โ†’
No sign-up ยท Runs in your browser

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Bilawal Hussain
Full-stack developer in Dubai and creator of ReadyToUse: free tools that just work. Connect on LinkedIn