How to Add Page Numbers, Watermarks, and Passwords to PDFs — No Software Needed

Quick scenario: your boss emails you a 47-page PDF and says "add page numbers, slap our logo as a watermark, and password-protect it before sending to the client." You could install Adobe Acrobat ($20/month). You could try one of those "free" online tools that upload your confidential files to who-knows-where. Or you could open three browser tabs and be done in 90 seconds. Step 1: Add page numbers Open the Page Numbers tool . Drop your PDF. Pick a position (bottom center, top right, whatever). Click generate. Done. Step 2: Add a watermark Open the Watermark tool . Upload the numbered PDF. Type your company name or upload a logo. Adjust opacity and position. Generate. Step 3: Password-protect it Open the Protect tool . Upload the watermarked PDF. Set a password. Download the encrypted file. Total time: about 90 seconds. Total cost: $0. Files uploaded to a server: zero — everything runs in your browser. Why not just use Adobe? Adobe Acrobat Pro costs $19.99/month. For most people, you ne