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Watermark PDFMarch 9, 20263 min read

How to Add a DRAFT Watermark to a PDF (Free)

Mark PDFs as DRAFT before circulating for review. Adds a diagonal DRAFT watermark to all pages — free, takes 30 seconds.

Circulating a PDF for review without marking it DRAFT risks recipients treating it as the final version. Add a DRAFT watermark in FixMyPDF in 30 seconds before sharing.

Steps

Open fixmypdf.in/tools/watermark-pdf. Upload the document. Enter "DRAFT" as text. Diagonal, grey, 25% opacity, large font. Apply to all pages. Download and circulate.

Remove When Finalised

DRAFT watermarks are not part of the original document. When the document is approved, share the original (unwatermarked) version rather than trying to remove the watermark from the marked copy.

Version Numbers in Watermarks

For documents with multiple drafts, add version information: "DRAFT v1.2 — 15 March 2026". This helps reviewers track which version they are commenting on.

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