A visible reminder, not DRM
Stamp DRAFT or CONFIDENTIAL on a PDF
Before a proof leaves your desk, mark it so it does not wander off as final. This page starts with DRAFT across the middle; change the text to CONFIDENTIAL or a client name. Opacity, rotation, and page range stay in this browser. The overlay is a reminder, not a lock.
No files yet. Drop them above. They stay on your computer.
They stay on your computer. Nothing is uploaded.
When to use this
Use this when a PDF is about to leave your hands as a proof, preview, or internal copy. DRAFT is filled in; change it to CONFIDENTIAL, SAMPLE, or a client name. Diagonal center is the usual look.
The stamp is a visible overlay. It does not encrypt the file or stop screenshots. Anyone with a PDF editor can try to cover it. Treat it as a reminder, not a lock.
Skip the cover with the page checklist if the title page should stay clean. For a logo instead of a word, use Add a logo. For tiled image watermarks, stay on Watermark PDF.
How to do it
- Drop the PDF you want to mark as not-final.
- Keep or edit the DRAFT text. CONFIDENTIAL is the other common line. Choose a text colour.
- Leave center + 45° unless you want a footer stamp instead.
- Uncheck the cover if it should stay clean, then stamp and download.
Tips
- Opacity around 25-35% is readable without burying the body text.
- Merge chapters first, then stamp once, so every page gets the same mark.
- This is not redaction. Hidden text and metadata can still be in the file.
Questions
Does a DRAFT stamp protect the file?
No. It is a visible overlay. Use a password on your computer if you need access control.
Can I stamp only some pages?
Yes. Use All, Odd, Even, or uncheck pages. The download is a new PDF.
Is the draft uploaded to stamp it?
No. The overlay is drawn in this tab. Close it and the working copy is gone.