{"id":6577,"date":"2017-01-11T19:17:58","date_gmt":"2017-01-11T19:17:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.investintech.com\/resources\/blog\/?p=6577"},"modified":"2018-12-24T14:55:46","modified_gmt":"2018-12-24T14:55:46","slug":"add-watermark-pdf-documents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.investintech.com\/resources\/blog\/archives\/6577-add-watermark-pdf-documents.html","title":{"rendered":"How To Add A Watermark To PDF Documents"},"content":{"rendered":"

From password encryption to limited file permissions, there are different ways to lock down your PDF content. But oftentimes, you may not fully appreciate what they’re capable of. \u00a0Those features are crucial because though you may not realize it, a PDF file on its own isn\u2019t as secure as you may think.<\/span><\/p>\n

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As a universal file format, the PDF preserves the look and feel of your original document for sharing with others regardless of platform or device. But without security settings on your PDF, there\u2019s no way to stop someone from opening the file and taking credit for your content.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Because of this you need to be creative with how you control and secure your file. Passwords are a good start. File permissions are even better. What else? What happens if your file travels beyond the “trusted” recipient?<\/span><\/p>\n

To prevent malicious users from taking advantage of your content, there are a few other things you can do to protect and help boost the security of your PDF. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why You Should Add A Watermark To Your PDF Pages<\/b><\/h3>\n

For instance, simple additions like a watermark annotation can be used alongside the heavy duty PDF encryption features you\u2019re using.\u00a0It’s a simple way to add one or two more levels of flexibility when securing your content. Here are a few ways: <\/span><\/p>\n