How to Add a DRAFT Watermark Before Internal Review
Add WatermarkThe Problem
You're circulating a document draft with colleagues or clients for review, and you need to clearly mark it as a preliminary version. Without a visible DRAFT label, reviewers might mistake it for a final document — leading to premature approvals, citations of unfinished content, or confusion about which version is authoritative.
The Solution
Add a prominent DRAFT watermark across every page of your PDF before circulating it for review. The semi-transparent text is visible enough to prevent confusion about the document's status, while remaining unobtrusive enough that reviewers can still read and annotate the content comfortably.
How to Do It
Open the Add Watermark tool on SprinkleTools
Upload the document draft
Type 'DRAFT' as the watermark text
Set transparency to 15-20% for a clean look
Choose diagonal placement for full-page coverage
Download and distribute for review
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the watermark interfere with reading?
No — at 15-20% opacity, the DRAFT text is clearly visible but doesn't obscure the document content.
Can I remove the watermark later?
The watermark is permanently embedded. Keep your original unwatermarked file and add the watermark to a copy for distribution.
What other labels can I use?
Common options: DRAFT, FOR REVIEW, PRELIMINARY, NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION, SAMPLE, or any custom text.
Does it apply to all pages?
Yes — the watermark appears consistently on every page.
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