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Add Sample Watermark to PDF

Mark your PDF with a professional "SAMPLE" watermark to indicate the document is a preview or example copy. This preset applies a blue-toned diagonal watermark at 30% opacity with 64pt text, making the sample status immediately obvious to anyone viewing the document. Commonly used by publishers sharing preview chapters, software companies distributing sample reports, sales teams sending example proposals, educational institutions sharing sample exams, and anyone who needs to distribute documents that should not be treated as final or official versions. The watermark is embedded permanently, ensuring the sample designation cannot be accidentally overlooked or removed. Recipients instantly understand they are viewing a preview, not the final deliverable.

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How to Add Sample Watermark to PDF

  1. 1

    Upload the PDF you want to mark as a sample

  2. 2

    "SAMPLE" watermark is ready — customize opacity, size, or position if desired

  3. 3

    Download your sample-marked PDF

FAQ

When should I use a sample watermark?▾
Use it when distributing preview or example documents — sample chapters from books, example reports to prospective clients, demo versions of templates, preview copies of publications, or any document where you want to clearly indicate it is not the final or official version.
Can I apply the watermark to only certain pages?▾
Yes. After uploading your PDF, switch from "All Pages" to "Custom Range" and specify which pages should receive the watermark. This is useful when only certain sections are sample content while others (like the cover page or table of contents) should remain clean.
Is the sample watermark permanent?▾
Yes. PDFlys embeds the watermark directly into the page content stream, making it a permanent part of the document. It cannot be removed by opening the file in another PDF editor. Always keep an unwatermarked copy of your original document.

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