A-PDF Watermark is a versatile desktop utility program designed to efficiently add various types of watermarks to Acrobat PDF documents in batch. Users can create custom watermarks using file names, company logos, signatures, product pictures, or dynamic elements like date and time. The software offers convenient features such as direct printing of watermarked documents and a 'hot directory' monitor that automatically applies watermarks to files saved in a designated folder. It also supports showing watermarks only when a PDF document is printed, keeping them hidden during viewing. Beyond its core desktop functionality, A-PDF Watermark also provides a Windows service program, A-PDF Watermark Service, which can run in the background to automatically watermark PDF files. The utility helps users protect copyrights by embedding visible watermarks, add stamps with dynamic information like date, time, page number, author, and filename, and label PDF file statuses (e.g., draft, approved, final, confidential). It supports five distinct watermark types: Text (with macro support), Image (various formats), PDF (single or multi-page), Sharp (lines, rectangles, circles), and Dynamic Datetime. Advanced settings allow for precise positioning, rotation, opacity control, and the use of standard or true type fonts. Watermarks can be linked to websites or other PDF files, applied to specific page ranges, and placed on top or in the background of pages. The software is a standalone solution, eliminating the need for expensive third-party PDF editing software, and includes a command-line utility for silent batch operations and integration into automated workflows.

Features & Benefits

• Batch Watermarking & Diverse Types
  • Enables users to efficiently add image and text watermarks to multiple PDF documents simultaneously, supporting a wide range of content types.
  • Supports 5 types of watermarks: Text (with macros), Image (various formats), PDF (single/multi-page), Sharp (line, rectangle, circle), Dynamic Datetime.
  • Creates watermarks with file names, company logos, signatures, and product pictures.
• Advanced Watermark Customization
  • Provides extensive control over watermark appearance and placement to meet specific branding or security requirements.
  • Precise positioning (header, center, footer, exact, tile) with margin control.
  • Rotation to any angle.
  • Opacity (transparent watermarks) for text and images.
  • Support for standard and true type fonts, font size, text color, and text style.
  • Ability to link watermarks to web sites (URLs), inner pages, or other PDF files.
  • Application to specific page ranges (e.g., odd pages).
  • Placement on top or in the background of the page.
  • Page scaling settings before applying watermarks.
• Automated Workflows & Integration
  • Streamlines the watermarking process through automation features and command-line capabilities.
  • 'Hot Directory' monitoring for automatic watermarking of new files saved to a designated folder.
  • Command Line Interface (CLI) for silent batch operations and scheduling.
  • Option to show watermarks only when printing, hiding them during viewing.
  • Ability to print watermarked PDFs directly without saving the modified file first.
  • Support for FTP transfers or direct email of watermarked PDFs.
  • A-PDF Watermark Service for background automatic watermarking.
• Document Protection & Labeling
  • Helps protect document copyrights and clearly label PDF file status for improved document management.
  • Protects copyrights using visible watermarks (company logo, name, web address).
  • Adds stamps with dynamic information like date, time, page number, author, and filename.
  • Labels PDF status (e.g., draft, approved, final, confidential).
• Cost & Time Efficiency
  • Offers a cost-effective and time-saving solution for PDF watermarking.
  • Batch applies watermarks using pre-made or custom templates.
  • Standalone program, eliminating the need for expensive third-party software like Adobe Acrobat Pro.
  • Supports backup of source PDF before applying watermarks.