# Mark PDF with Watermark ## Why Watermarking is Important ### Protect Your Documents Adding a watermark to a PDF helps protect sensitive information by making unauthorized copying or distribution more difficult. It can display ownership, confidentiality status, or branding, ensuring that the document remains traceable. ### Enhance Professionalism Watermarks can also enhance the visual appeal of a document, making it look more professional. Common uses include adding a company logo, draft markers, or copyright notices to ensure proper attribution. ## How to Add a Watermark to a PDF ### Using Built-in PDF Tools Many PDF editors and viewers provide built-in watermarking features. You can usually find this option under the "Edit" or "Tools" menu, allowing you to insert text or image-based watermarks with adjustable opacity.

Watermark Type	Usage
Text Watermark	For copyright notices or draft labels
Image Watermark	For logos or custom branding

## Best Practices for Watermarking ### Keep It Clear but Unobtrusive A good watermark should be visible enough to serve its purpose but not distract from the document's content. Adjust opacity and positioning carefully to maintain readability. ### Use Dynamic Watermarks for Security For added protection, consider dynamic watermarks that include user-specific details, such as the recipient's name or timestamp, making unauthorized sharing easier to track.

By following these steps, you can effectively mark your PDFs with watermarks for both security and branding purposes.